Shift Technician

PRS; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Ongoing technical training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

PRS is recruiting for a Shift Technician to join an established data centre operator at a critical facility in Longcross, Surrey. You will support operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure within a data centre environment.

The role involves planned and reactive maintenance of UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution, responding to alarms, and ensuring continued service availability.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience in data centres, critical environments or building services.
• Familiarity with UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution.
• Understanding of permit-to-work systems and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance across critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Monitor infrastructure including UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC and distribution.
• Respond to alarms, investigate faults and support incident resolution.
• Maintain maintenance records and shift logs, and support contractors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement for equipment reliability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team work

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

Chillers

HVAC

Electrical distribution

Job description

We are recruiting for a Shift Technician to join an established data centre operator at a critical facility in Longcross, Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced electrical or mechanical engineer to support the operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure within a data centre environment.

Working as part of an on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining essential building services, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, responding to technical issues and ensuring the continued availability of critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Monitor and maintain infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC, pumps and electrical distribution.
• Complete routine plant inspections and identify potential equipment faults or abnormalities.
• Respond to alarms, investigate faults and support effective incident resolution.
• Assist with the testing, servicing and maintenance of critical plant and equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures and method statements.
• Work in accordance with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and health and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift logs and technical documentation.
• Support contractors during maintenance activities, ensuring work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and site performance.
• Support emergency response activities to minimise operational disruption and maintain service continuity.

Experience Required

• An electrical or mechanical qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience within data centres, critical environments, facilities management or building services.
• Good working knowledge of electrical or mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience undertaking planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Familiarity with UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution.
• Understanding of permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to technical issues.
• A proactive approach to health and safety, maintenance and operational reliability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a shift team.
• Flexibility to work a continental shift pattern, including days and nights.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with an established data centre operator.
• Exposure to critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Opportunities for long-term career progression within the data centre sector.
• The opportunity to work within a professional engineering team supporting a critical facility.