Senior Critical Facilities Engineer (Electrical & Mechanical)

Equinix; Stoke Poges; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Generous annual leave

Employee share purchase plan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an experienced Electrician / Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to join the team as a Level IV Critical Facilities Engineer at our Slough campus. You will keep the plant running, perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, and monitor the BMS to respond to alarms.

You will own on-site work, manage contractors, write permits to work and switch procedures, and mentor less experienced engineers while ensuring safe operations in a 24/7

Qualifications

• Trade background in electrical or mechanical engineering with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in reliability‑critical environments.
• Experience working in the UK with knowledge of UK regulations and safe systems of work.
• Willingness to work shifts and be on‑call.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, including LV distribution, standby generators, battery and backup power, chillers, pumps, air handling, water and fire suppression.
• Managing contractors from start to finish: briefing, overseeing, and signing off.
• Writing and following method statements, permits to work and switching procedures.
• Suggesting improvements and projects and mentoring less experienced engineers on the team.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

UK regulations

Permit to work

BMS experience

Shift work/on-call

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

AM2 (preferred for electrical)

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

Contractor management

Job description

Equinix is seeking an experienced Electrician / Electrical Engineer or Mechanical Engineer to join the team as a Level IV Critical Facilities Engineer at our Slough campus. You will keep the plant running, perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems, and monitor the BMS to respond to alarms.

You will own on-site work, manage contractors, write permits to work and switch procedures, and mentor less experienced engineers while ensuring safe operations in a 24/7