Electrical Engineer Data Centre- Shift

Equinix; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global digital infrastructure company is seeking a skilled Engineer in Manchester to maintain critical facilities infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess a full electrical apprenticeship, strong customer communication skills, and be self-motivated. Opportunities for growth and competitive benefits are available as part of a committed team supporting essential data center operations.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare and Life Assurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gymflex Membership

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician with relevant job-related experience.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Gold Card holder.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation activities under supervision.
• Support engineering team and review technical facility standards.
• Maintain compliance with EHS policies and quality management systems.

Skills

Customer communication

Leadership

Self-motivation

Education

Full, formal electrical apprenticeship

18th Edition certification

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Engineer who is a fully qualified electrician or has a full, formal electrical apprenticeship to join our team in Manchester.

This role would be part of our Critical Facilities team and offers the opportunity to develop areas of skill across all DC infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Duties

• Under the direction of the Facilities supervisor, carry out electrical installation activities

• Installs cage, commando sockets, distribution boards, fiber tray, ladder rack, and cabinets. Infrastructure installs to include the following: Whalebone cable management, fiber tray systems, Carrier ladder rack, AC/DC power, Security trays, Cage Mesh

Communication

• Must have excellent customer communication skills, be able to work effectively with customers.

Technical

• To support the engineering team and the operation staff on infrastructure issues. To review/ develop technical facility standards relating to suite build activities.

Environmental, Health & Safety

• Maintain compliance to all EHS policies in all areas. To ensure compliance with permit to work system. To support the Technical Manager with the development of safe systems of work

Quality

• To install best working practices. Ensure that all Operational & Technical Procedures per the Quality Management system are strictly adhered to, escalating any issues to the UK Facilities Manager.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full, formal electrical apprenticeship

• Good customer and leadership skills

• Self-motivated and flexible

• Appropriate job-related experience

• Full UK driving license

• Gold Card

Desired

• PC literate

• 18th Edition, test, and inspection training

• Previous data centre experience

Why should you apply?

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more (pro rata for shift positions)

• Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage, and Gymflex Membership

• Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan

• Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket Loan

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form .

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.