Senior Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

Equinix; Stoke Poges; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance and income protection

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer (Level III) for the Slough campus to maintain and optimise power, cooling, water and fire systems in a 24/7 data centre environment. You will work independently on day-to-day maintenance and collaborate with senior engineers on critical plant.

Ideal candidates have a trade background in electrical or mechanical engineering with NVQ Level 3, and preferably AM2 for electrical roles. A shift/on-call pattern is expected as part of the duties.

Qualifications

• Trade background in electrical or mechanical engineering; NVQ Level 3 required, AM2 preferred for electrical candidates.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Experience working in the UK and an understanding of UK regulations and safe systems of work.
• Willingness to work shifts and be part of an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the plant running: planned and reactive maintenance, repairs and installations on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Working safely on site: support permit-to-work process, log/permits and review contractor work.
• Growing with the team: support infrastructure projects, restock parts, learn from engineers and build authorisations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Hands-on maintenance

Regulations knowledge

Shift work

Education

NVQ Level 3

AM2 (preferred)

Job description

Equinix is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer (Level III) for the Slough campus to maintain and optimise power, cooling, water and fire systems in a 24/7 data centre environment. You will work independently on day-to-day maintenance and collaborate with senior engineers on critical plant.

Ideal candidates have a trade background in electrical or mechanical engineering with NVQ Level 3, and preferably AM2 for electrical roles. A shift/on-call pattern is expected as part of the duties.