Electrical Shift Engineer - Data Centre | Hayes

ZipRecruiter; Bromley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the data centre sector is looking for an Electrical Shift Engineer to ensure the reliability of critical systems. This role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, routine inspections, and collaboration with vendors. Ideal candidates will have technical training and hands-on experience, along with strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts.
• Physically fit for the role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Monitor Building Management System alarms and address HVAC-related issues.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical training (apprenticeship or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Shift Engineer - Data Centre | Hayes

Salary: £55,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits

We're seeking a skilled Electrical Shift Engineer to help maintain the reliability and efficiency of mission-critical systems in a high-performance data centre environment. If you're passionate about preventative maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and keeping essential infrastructure running smoothly-this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems.
Monitor Building Management System (BMS) alarms and address HVAC-related issues promptly.
Perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on critical equipment.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure service and maintenance standards are met.
Carry out regular facility walkthroughs, including meter readings on UPS, PDUs, and utilities.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve plant and infrastructure issues.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory protocols.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance activities.

What We're Looking For

Completed technical training (apprenticeship or equivalent) with 1-2 years of hands-on experience.
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Physically fit and capable of meeting the demands of the role.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Competency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Basic math skills for routine calculations and reporting.

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