Engineering Supervisor

PRS; Slough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent data centre role

Leadership development

Exposure to critical infrastructure

Ongoing technical and professional发展

Job summary

PRS in Slough is seeking an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead on-site maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems in a data centre environment. You'll manage the day-to-day delivery of engineering operations, supervise a shift team of technicians, and drive safety, reliability and efficiency across UPS, generators, HVAC and distribution infrastructure.

This permanent role offers leadership development, exposure to high-availability critical infrastructure, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical qualification required (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Strong leadership and team supervision experience in a critical environment.
• Experience supervising engineers/technicians within an operational setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk management and permit-to-work systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day engineering operations and maintenance across the facility.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of shift technicians and engineers.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across critical infrastructure.
• Ensure reliability of UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC, pumps and electrical distribution.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and contractor activities.
• Monitor performance against service levels and maintenance KPIs.
• Support fault diagnosis, investigations and incident management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Operational planning

Education

Electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join an established data centre operator at a critical facility in Slough, Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional with leadership experience to oversee the day-to-day delivery of engineering operations within a critical environment.

You will be responsible for leading the on-site engineering team, managing maintenance activities and ensuring critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure operates safely, reliably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day engineering operations and maintenance activities across the facility.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of shift technicians and engineers.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across critical infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability and availability of UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC, pumps and electrical distribution.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, contractor activities and specialist engineering works.
• Monitor engineering performance, ensuring service levels, operational KPIs and maintenance targets are achieved.
• Support fault diagnosis, technical investigations and incident management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, site procedures and statutory requirements.
• Manage permit-to-work processes, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Review operational documentation, including standard operating procedures and emergency operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and asset documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, equipment reliability and engineering standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

Experience Required

• An electrical or mechanical qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience within data centres, critical environments, facilities management or building services.
• Demonstrable experience supervising engineers or technicians within an operational environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Understanding of UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, permit-to-work systems and risk management.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and service delivery.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational performance.

What's on Offer?

• A permanent opportunity within an established data centre environment.
• A leadership role with responsibility for engineering operations and team performance.
• Exposure to critical infrastructure and specialist engineering systems.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Long-term career progression within the data centre sector.