Shift Engineer

Velocity Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Shift Engineer to manage building services at a prestigious Data Centre in Canary Wharf. The role involves operating M&E systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting the engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Data Centre operations and relevant electrical qualifications.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Data Centre or Critical Environment operations.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
• Operational excellence as a core value.

Responsibilities

• Operate M&E systems in an effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with approved Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provide backup as engineering relief cover.

Skills

Data Centre operations

Electrical systems

Communication skills

IT and report writing

Education

HNC/HND in relevant field

Electrical qualifications (NVQ or C&G)

Job description

Overview

Job Title - Shift Engineer. My client is a global leading provider in facilities management and they are looking for a Shift Engineer to look after the building services for one of their prestigious critical sites, located in Canary Wharf. The engineer will be expected to have excellent understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Electrical, Mechanical, and DC specific infrastructure).

They will be responsible for effective inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre, with a primary focus on risk management, enhancing the quality of the service delivery through effective support of the Data Centre Shift Leader or Data Centre Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate all M&E systems within the Data Centre in a competent, effective and efficient manner (including HV Electrical isolations/operations).
• Ensure that all Specialist Subcontractors visits are conducting works in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures/ MOP/PTW.
• Ensure that Specialist Subcontractor worksheets are signed off where necessary, that quality of work has been inspected and recommendations are communicated to the Data Centre Engineering Manager/Data Centre Technical Manager.
• Provide backup as engineering relief cover in the event of annual leave, training or other absence within the engineering team. Ensure minimum staffing arrangements are maintained at all times.
• Accurately report all completed work orders, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks. Compliance with GS SOS when undertaking maintenance work orders.
• Attend weekly team meetings & client meetings as requested.
• Review and prepare MOPs, SOPs and EOPs, and proactively participate in EOP scenario drills (BEST or MOCK Drills).
• Proactively ensure all Data Centre client requests are attended within SLA.
• Promote QHSE compliance activities, such as Hazard/Near Miss Reporting and regular Toolbox Talks.
• Ensure compliance with CEM process and procedures when undertaking all relevant work orders, ensuring risk management documentation (MOP, SOP or EOP) is used during critical works.
• Liaise with the supply chain, when ordering M&E components for remedial works.
• Undertake Site Specific Technical Assessments and Skills Gap Analysis.
• Take ownership of areas (including all plant rooms) ensuring they are brought up to and maintained to the required show site standards.
• Evaluate and escalate any potential risks, with an assessment of impact, probable causes and mitigation opportunities.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant QHSE policy and procedures.
• Support the Data Centre Shift Leader in the day to day operational delivery of all planned, reactive, corrective and project related works.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Data Centre or Critical Environment operations.
• HNC/HND in relevant field or associated Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship (Or Similar).
• Electrical qualifications from a recognised institution (NVQ or C&Gs).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
• Has operational excellence as a core value.
• Have very good IT and report writing skills.