In-House Data Centre Shift Engineer

Phoenix Resourcing Services; Slough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Data Centre organization is seeking a Data Centre Shift Engineer in Slough. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for training and advancement in the rapidly growing data center sector. Ideal candidates are qualified engineers eager to support essential building services and operations.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Opportunities for overtime

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in building services maintenance.
• Training in LV/HV authorisation, 2391, or F-Gas is advantageous.
• Preference for candidates with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance in a data centre environment.
• Ensure 24/7 coverage for operational uptime through continental shifts.
• Work on various mechanical and electrical systems for fault-finding.

Skills

Fault-Finding

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

BMS Operation

Water Treatment

HV Distribution

LV Distribution

Education

Qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

In-House Data Centre Shift Engineer, Slough

Client: Phoenix Resourcing Services

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 281c02a819e1

Job Views: 3

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a global Data Centre organization operating across the USA, Europe, and Asia, is seeking a multi-skilled (Electrical or Mechanical bias) building services engineer to join their team at a data centre in the Slough/Berkshire area. This role involves working on a continental shift pattern, covering 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, providing 24/7 coverage to ensure 100% uptime.

The salary for this position is between £52,000 and £54,000, depending on experience, plus an annual bonus, healthcare, pension, and opportunities for overtime and training.

Candidates must be fully qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering, ideally through a full apprenticeship, with at least 5 years of experience in planned and reactive maintenance within a commercial building services environment. Data centre experience is not essential but desirable; experience in similar environments such as healthcare or corporate HQs is also considered. Additional training in LV/HV authorisation, 2391, F-Gas, Mechanical AP, etc., is beneficial.

Key skills include Fault-Finding in electrical & mechanical systems, working with power systems, motors, pumps, air handling units, BMS operation, water treatment, chiller & boiler faults, diesel generators, HV & LV distribution, UPS systems, VESDA, and cooling units.

This is an excellent opportunity for existing building services engineers to join an in-house team, offering better benefits, job security, and a chance to transition into the rapidly growing data centre sector, even without prior specific experience but with enthusiasm and a proactive attitude.

Contact: Daniel Oldfield