Maintenance Electrician - Data Centre

RG Setsquare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare for Employee & Fam

Cycle to Work Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)

Job summary

RG Setsquare is hiring a Maintenance Electrician for its London flagship data centre at Liverpool Street. You will maintain, inspect and repair electrical systems to ensure continuous operation in a state‑of‑the‑art critical environment, Monday to Friday, 40 hours.

The role offers a stable, long‑term career path within the rapidly growing data centre sector, with fully funded training and progression to senior roles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Engineer or Building Services Engineer.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure, commercial buildings or industrial environments would be advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Experience working with CMMS systems is beneficial.
• A proactive and professional approach with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical plant and equipment.
• Responding to reactive electrical faults and carrying out repairs.
• Maintaining critical electrical infrastructure including switchgear, distribution boards and associated systems.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of UPS systems, generators and emergency power systems.
• Undertaking testing, inspections and electrical compliance checks.
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with health and safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Updating maintenance records through the CMMS system.
• Supporting specialist contractors during service visits and project works.
• Assisting with site improvement and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Maintaining high standards of reliability across the facility.

Job description

Maintenance Electrician - In House Data Centre

Liverpool Street, London

£45,000 Basic Salary

Monday to Friday | Days Only | 40 Hours Per Week

Direct Data Centre Operator | Permanent

Join a Leading Data Centre Operator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join a world-renowned data centre operator at their flagship London facility, in Liverpool Street.

Working within a state-of-the-art critical environment, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, inspection and repair of electrical systems across the site, helping to ensure the continuous operation of infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations.

This role offers the perfect opportunity for an electrically qualified maintenance engineer seeking a stable Monday-to-Friday position, excellent training opportunities and genuine long-term career progression within the rapidly growing data centre industry.

The Role

As a Maintenance Electrician, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on electrical plant and equipment.
• Responding to reactive electrical faults and carrying out repairs.
• Maintaining critical electrical infrastructure including switchgear, distribution boards and associated systems.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of UPS systems, generators and emergency power systems.
• Undertaking testing, inspections and electrical compliance checks.
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with health and safety procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Updating maintenance records through the CMMS system.
• Supporting specialist contractors during service visits and project works.
• Assisting with site improvement and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Maintaining high standards of reliability across the facility.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Engineer or Building Services Engineer.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent electrical qualification.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of critical infrastructure, commercial buildings or industrial environments would be advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Experience working with CMMS systems is beneficial.
• A proactive and professional approach with excellent attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

Package

• Up to £45,000 Basic Salary
• 10% Annual Company Bonus
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• Permanent Position

Healthcare & Wellbeing

• Private Healthcare for Employee & Family (including children up to 24 years old)
• Family Dental plan Scheme
• 50% Gym Membership Contribution (up to £100 per month)

Financial Benefits

• 4% Employee Pension Contribution
• 6% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
• Employee Share Purchase Scheme & Share Discounts

Lifestyle Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perkbox Employee Discounts
• Virgin Tech Reward Scheme

Training & Development

• Fully Funded HV Authorised Person Training
• Fully Funded LV Authorised Person Training
• Data Centre-Specific Technical Accreditation's
• Ongoing Manufacturer Training
• Clear Career Progression Opportunities
• Opportunity to Progress into Senior Engineer, Shift Technician or Lead Engineer Positions

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the leading names in the data centre sector, working directly for the operator rather than through a service provider.

You’ll benefit from excellent work‑life balance through a Monday‑to‑Friday schedule, industry‑leading benefits, fully funded training and the chance to build a long‑term career within one of the fastest‑growing sectors in engineering.

Whether you’re currently working as a Maintenance Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Building Services Engineer or Facilities Electrician, this role offers an excellent route into the highly sought‑after data centre industry.

For more information, please send your CV to or call Jon Kelson on (phone number removed)