M&E Shift Technician - Data Centres

TREVETT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Heathrow area is seeking an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join their team. This permanent role requires expertise in mechanical and electrical systems within critical environments. Responsibilities include conducting planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong communication and fault-finding skills. Benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Critical Environments or Data Centres.
• HV Authorised Person or ability to obtain AP status.
• Experience working in humidity- and temperature-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all Planned Preventative Maintenance on M&E systems.
• Complete reactive and breakdown tasks promptly.
• Maintain critical environmental conditions including UPS and Generators.
• Supervise contractors on-site, ensuring compliance with permits.
• Liaise professionally with clients at all times.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Mechanical competence

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration Building Services

18th Edition (BS7671 : 2018)

Tools

BMS controls

Alarm systems

Job description

Job Title :

M&E Shift Technician

Location :

Heathrow area, TW6

Contract Type :

Permanent - Shift-Based (24 / 7 Rota)

SALARY :

up to £58,425 per annum plus Overtime

ROLE OVERVIEW

Trevett Services are recruiting an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join a high-performing engineering team within a major Critical Environment / Data Centre. Working on a 24 / 7 shift rota, you will support all mechanical and electrical operations on-site, ensuring uptime, safety, and compliance across critical building systems.

You will deliver planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and operational support while working closely with the Shift Manager to ensure all work meets strict SLA and KPI requirements. A professional approach, strong communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on M&E systems in line with site schedules
• Complete all reactive and breakdown tasks, ensuring issues are resolved promptly
• Maintain critical environmental conditions including UPS, Generators, HV systems, PDUs, CRAC units
• Demonstrate strong fault-finding skills using graphical system data and alarm information
• Maintain safe working practices, including preparing and working from RAMS
• Identify and rectify plant faults / defects, escalating to the Shift Manager when required
• Maintain accurate shift logs, paperwork, and asset records
• Supervise contractors on-site, ensuring correct permits and RAMS are followed
• Ensure all critical areas remain secure, clean, and well-maintained
• Provide holiday and sickness cover when required
• Liaise positively and professionally with the client at all times
• Support technical assessments, drills, and ongoing training
• Stand in for the Shift Manager when necessary
• Complete weekly timesheets and maintain proactive communication
• Ensure full compliance with KPIs, SLAs, and operational processes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration Building Services
• HV Authorised Person (or the ability to obtain AP status)
• 18th Edition (BS7671 : 2018)
• Experience within Critical Environments or Data Centres
• Strong knowledge of UPS, Generators, HV systems, Chillers, HVAC, PDUs, CRAC units
• Experience working in humidity- and temperature-controlled environments

Desirable :

• Strong BMS controls understanding
• Experience with alarm systems and graphical fault-finding tools

BENEFITS

• Private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Life assurance, income protection and optional critical-illness cover
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Holiday allowance (annual leave) with options for holiday purchase / additional leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / health & wellbeing support including mental-health resources
• Discounts & perks (travel, gym memberships, employee discounts, etc.)
• Training and professional development opportunities via global learning programmes

If you are interested then apply now!