Mechanical & Electrical Engineer - South region

Pulsant; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% pension

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Free breakfast and snacks

Udemy license

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure provider in Maidenhead is looking for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to operate and maintain critical systems across its data centres. The role involves providing technical support, managing contractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have completed an electrical apprenticeship and possess skills in HVAC and electrical systems. The company fosters a supportive culture with benefits including private healthcare, a pension, and learning resources.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a critical, industrial or commercial environment.
• Completed electrical apprenticeship or similar, ideally with 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Basic IT skills in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical and Electrical support to both external and internal clients.
• Keep records databases up to date and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure buildings are clean, safe, and secure.
• Assist with rack installations and cabling.
• Log all faults and issues within platform and respond to tickets.

Skills

Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer

Basic IT skills

Experience with L.V. switching

Knowledge of HVAC Systems

UPS Circuitry knowledge

Understanding of Generators

Experience with Fire Preventative Systems

Education

Completed electrical apprenticeship or similar

18th edition wiring regulations

Job description

• Choice of base locations - Reading East or Maidenhead data centre
• Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5.30pm
• Learn new skills via on the job and external training and company provided Udemy learning resources.

About Pulsant:

Pulsant is a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, offering innovative edge infrastructure solutions through our PlatformEdge. With 14 strategically located data centres and a dedicated team of over 300 professionals (with an average tenure of 7 years), we support 1000+ clients services across the UK with cloud, connectivity, and compute services.

About the role:

We’re looking for a multi‑skilled Engineer to take ownership of maintaining and operating all electrical and mechanical systems across Pulsant’s various data centre sites in the South - predominanly in Reading East and Maidenhead, but with flexibility required to cover other Pulsant data centres in the South region in addition when required.

In this varied role, you’ll provide first‑fix support on M&E and minor fabric repairs, oversee and coordinate contractors, and ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met to the highest standard. You’ll deliver small project works both independently and as part of a team, while also offering technical guidance and supervision on larger tasks. With the ability to contribute to reports and audits for the management team, you’ll play a key part in keeping our operation running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide Mechanical and Electrical support to both external and internal clients, liaising positively and proactively to resolve issues and exceed their expectations.
• Keep records databases up to date and complete reports and checks in a timely manner.
• Ensure Pulsant buildings are clean, safe, and secure by following safety and security procedures and in line with Pulsant processes, accreditations and standards.
• Maintain a duty of care for everyone on site - immediately report any health and safety concerns, or anything unsafe or potentially dangerous to management and stop the work continuing
• Assist with rack installations and cabling to obtain the maximum cooling efficiencies from the deployment.
• Log all faults and issues within Pulsant platforms and respond to tickets and requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform system monitoring, environment monitoring, remote / smart hands activities on behalf of customers, 3rd parties and other Pulsant technical teams as required.
• Carry out PPM tasks in a timely manner ensuring optimal building and facilities integrity, upkeep, maintenance, and aesthetics.
• Stock control of Pulsant assets and store management. Maintain Critical Spares for the Data Centre
• Provide support for all day‑to‑day activities on the site and ensure site security and integrity is maintained at all times across the campus site.
• Follow and adhere to robust access control process and procedures for customers, Pulsant employees and 3rd parties. Observe and assist with the site security enforcement.
• Involvement with regards to testing and handover, and knowledge and understanding of any new infrastructure or hardware / software installed monitoring the facility.

What / who we’re looking for:

• Multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer, with experience working within a critical, industrial or commercial environment.
• Completed electrical apprenticeship or similar - ideally with 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Basic IT skills, Word and Excel.
• Experience in some of the following would be very beneficial - L.V. switching, HVAC Systems, UPS Circuitry, Generators, BMS Systems, Fire Preventative Systems.

Pulsant offers:

• A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well‑being.
• A friendly, family‑like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years
• Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, Electric vehicle scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy license and more.

To hear more about working at Pulsant check out:

pulsant.com/careers

linkedin.com/company/pulsant-limited/life/

Search @lifeatpulsant on LinkedIn and Instagram

Equal opportunity employer statement:

At Pulsant, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has a strong sense of belonging. We want all individuals to feel respected, heard, and empowered to contribute and succeed. If there is any way we can support you—such as providing reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process—please note this in your application, or reach out to us by email: [e-mail]