Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Slough. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of critical facilities infrastructure, providing technical expertise across HV and LV systems. You will collaborate with design engineers and technical teams, ensuring the highest standards of service and maintenance. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters an equitable work environment and offers excellent growth opportunities, making it an exciting place to advance your career.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Gymflex Membership

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company Pension Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual Season Ticket Loan

Childcare Vouchers

Merlin Entertainment Pass

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in mission critical environments.
• Strong operational experience in M&E Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and training to team members.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is performed on Data Center infrastructure.

Skills

HV Engineering

LV Switching

M&E Engineering

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

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Client:

Equinix

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operatingover 260 data centersacross the globe.Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

As a Senior M & E Engineer at Equinix, you will support the facility teams by providing technical knowledge across HV & LV systems data hall cooling, controls and safe systems of work.
This will be a challenging yet rewarding role as it will give you a chance to become a specialist in Data Centre Mechanical and Electrical infrastructure; working in an experienced team and with design engineers, technical facilities teams, operations engineers and other internal staff on the design, specification, installation, testing and maintenance of new and existing systems.

Responsibilities
Technical Support

Provides the team with technical support and advice

Acts as SME and provides training to team members as necessary

HV Authorisations – assist/prepare potential APs

Prepare Critical Switching plans

Manage Phase build impact on existing DC infrastructure

Witness ISTs and testing on new infrastructure

Assist in the development and training of Technicians

Attends vendor Factory and Site Acceptance tests reporting any issues

Attend design meetings for new and enhancement projects

Reporting

Reviews specialist contractual reports and activities

Site Maintenance

Ensure preventative maintenance is performed in accordance with company standards and procedures

Assess Adherence to Policy

Ensure all repairs performed on all Data Center infrastructure are according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and best practices

Problem Solving

Aids in root cause analysis and in repair of failed components
Investigate and establish RCAs after major incidents

Liaises with regional construction or design teams on design changes

Advise Project Managers and Facilities on critical infrastructure works

Design

Validates design criteria for new principal power installations (e.g. single power source)

Qualifications

Extensive experience in mission critical environment in HV Engineering

Strong HV and LV switching and controls

Self-starter and self-motivated

Operational experience - hands on experience in M&E Engineering

Bachelor Degree or apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering preferred

Why should you apply? / What we can offer you

25 days holiday plus Bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more

Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage and Gymflex Membership

Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan

Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket Loan

Family: Childcare Vouchers and Merlin Entertainment Pass

Development Opportunities: Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing .

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.