Planner, Data Centres

JLL; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm in London is seeking a Data Centre Maintenance Planner responsible for ensuring proactive maintenance in data centres. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in facilities management. Key responsibilities include scheduling maintenance, liaising with vendors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or relevant work experience.
• Experience in data centre, facilities management, or building operations roles.
• Knowledge of data centre infrastructure, including HVAC and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to coordinate maintenance.
• Monitor and report on the status of maintenance tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The Data Centre Maintenance Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating proactive maintenance works in the data centre. This role collaborates with field and network operations teams, engineering, and the customer to ensure a highly reliable data centre environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and scheduling all preventative and corrective maintenance activities in the data centre.
• Liaising with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Monitoring and reporting on the status of maintenance tasks to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring all maintenance works comply with safety standards, operational policies, and procedures.
• Updating the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with complete and real-time data.
• Identifying critical facility equipment, assessing risks, and implementing preventative measures.
• Reviewing maintenance plans and schedules regularly to optimize resources.
• Participating in planning and executing disaster recovery procedures.
• Coordinating with teams for planned and emergency shutdowns to minimize operational disruption.
• Continuously improving maintenance scheduling processes and benchmarking against industry standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or relevant work experience.
• Experience in data centre, facilities management, or building operations roles.
• Knowledge of data centre infrastructure, including HVAC, fire suppression, electrical systems, and UPS.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interfacing with all organizational levels and external vendors.
• Proficiency in CMMS or similar software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in data centres.
• Data centre operations or facilities management certification is a plus.
• Ability to work on-call for emergencies outside normal hours.

Location: On-site – London, GBR

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