Engineering Operations Technician (Data Centre)

Cpl Life Sciences; England; On-site; GBP 39,898 - 52,351; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Engineering Operations Technician for a 6-month contract in Buckinghamshire. The role involves maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a mission-critical data centre, ensuring uptime and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in data centres, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety. The position offers a competitive daily rate and requires the ability to work under strict SLAs.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a data centre or critical environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience across infrastructure or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems within the data centre.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level issues within defined SLAs.
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks including HVAC preventative maintenance.

Skills

Data centre experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC systems

Attention to detail

Commitment to safety

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Engineering Operations Technician (Data Centre)

6-Month Contract | Up to £250/day | Buckinghamshire | Inside IR35

We’re supporting a leading organisation with the appointment of an Engineering Operations Technician to support the day-to-day running of a mission‑critical data centre environment.

This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining uptime, supporting infrastructure, and ensuring all mechanical and electrical systems operate reliably within strict SLAs.

The Role

As an Engineering Operations Technician, you’ll act as an on‑site technical resource responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of critical infrastructure systems.

You’ll be working in an environment where uptime is paramount (99.999%), supporting both planned maintenance and reactive troubleshooting across a range of systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical and mechanical systems within the data centre
• Troubleshoot facility and rack‑level issues within defined SLAs
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks including:
• HVAC preventative maintenance
• Filter changes
• Rack power installations
• PDU and ATS replacements
• Monitor system performance through daily checks (temperature, voltage, current, etc.)
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and incidents
• Support Data Centre Operations teams with technical issues
• Ensure strict adherence to all health & safety procedures
• Manage workflows and inventory via CMMS systems
• Supervise third‑party contractors carrying out maintenance work
• Participate in on‑call rota and respond to out‑of‑hours incidents

What They’re Looking For

• Experience working in a data centre or critical environment
• Strong understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience across infrastructure or facilities
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, power distribution, or generators
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑availability environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety standards