Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Equinix; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contributions

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Global opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Equinix is hiring an Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Engineer for LD14 in London/Slough. The role focuses on maintaining and improving critical infrastructure across electrical distribution, UPS systems, standby generators, switchgear, BMS, and HVAC.

Training and clear career pathways are provided. The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 and AM2, with proven experience in commercial/industrial electrical work, and a strong commitment to safety and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance is required.
• AM2 Qualification is required.
• Experience with electrical equipment in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Strong focus on safety is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a data-centre environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical distribution, UPS, standby generators, and switchgear.
• Operate and maintain Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Support reliability of critical facility infrastructure and incident response.
• Engage in planned maintenance and fault finding to minimise downtime.

Skills

Safety mindset

Willingness to learn

Experience with electrical equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance

AM2 Qualification

Tools

UPS knowledge

Switchgear familiarity

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything - maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Electrician / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

NVQ Level 3 & AM2 Required

Multiple Openings at Equinix LD14

If you're a qualified electrician looking for something more than routine maintenance work, we'd like to hear from you.

We're growing the engineering team at LD14, one of Equinix's newest London/Slough data centres, and we're hiring across multiple experience levels.

If you've completed your NVQ Level 3 and AM2 and have experience working on electrical systems, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

Whether you've worked in commercial building services, facilities maintenance, utilities, rail, the Armed Forces, or another technical environment, your skills could be a great fit.

What You'll Be Working On

You'll be part of the team responsible for keeping the site running safely and reliably 24 hours a day.

That includes:

• Electrical distribution systems
• UPS systems
• Standby generators
• Switchgear
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Cooling and HVAC equipment
• Fire and life safety systems

Your day could involve planned maintenance, fault finding, responding to alarms, supporting contractors, carrying out inspections, reviewing system performance, or helping deliver infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include operating, maintaining and repairing critical facility systems, responding to incidents, supporting vendors and maintaining site documentation.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance
• AM2 Qualification
• Experience working on electrical equipment in a commercial or industrial environment
• A strong focus on safety
• A willingness to learn

Useful But Not Essential

• Building Services experience
• Facilities Maintenance experience
• HV or LV switching experience
• Generator or UPS knowledge
• Previous experience in a critical environment

If you've got a solid electrical background, don't rule yourself out because you've never worked in a data centre before.

Build a Career, Not Just Find Another Job

Many of our engineers join Equinix from traditional electrical maintenance roles because they want to work on larger, more complex systems while continuing to develop their careers.

From day one, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and receive training on critical infrastructure including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, cooling systems and Building Management Systems. Over time, you'll build specialist skills that are highly valued across the industry.

We're hiring across multiple engineering levels, creating opportunities for both developing electricians and experienced engineers. Whether your goal is to become a technical specialist, move into project work, lead a team, or progress into engineering management, Equinix offers clear development pathways and long-term career opportunities.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus
• Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Double-matched pension contributions
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Ongoing technical training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Opportunities to work across a global business
• Employee Assistance Programme

Why LD14?

Most engineers join a site that's already established. LD14 is different!

You'll be joining one of our newest London facilities, giving you the opportunity to help build the culture, influence how the site operates, and develop alongside a growing engineering team from the beginning.

If you're a qualified electrician with an NVQ Level 3 and AM2 and are looking for a role where you can continue learning, work on industry-leading infrastructure and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

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 AffirMit 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.

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