Shift Technician

Mitie; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is hiring a Shift Technician in the United Kingdom. This role involves operating and maintaining various mechanical and electrical systems in a data centre. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, ensuring safe practices, and supervising contractors. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications. A British passport and security clearance are required. The position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a commercial environment.
• Ability to work at height and in confined spaces.
• Must hold a British passport and obtain security clearance.
• Valid clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical problems.
• Ensure routine PPMs are completed on mechanical and electrical plant.
• Remedy plant faults swiftly to maintain serviceability.
• Use Method Statements and Risk Assessments for safe work.
• Monitor BMS for critical system response.

Skills

Knowledge of commercial mechanical and electrical installation

Fault finding on control panels

Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings

Experience with Building Management Systems

Working knowledge of single and three phase motors

Working knowledge of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning

Education

C&G level 3 or equivalent qualification in electrical or mechanical theory

Job description

Shift Technician

Job Purpose

Working as part of a team to cover a continental shift pattern, candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining a wide variety of mechanical/electrical plant and infrastructure in a data centre environment. Role will include supervision of visiting 3rd party contractors and issuing of permits under a safe system of work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical problems in a commercial environment, including fault-finding, rewiring, and monitoring.
• Ensuring that routine PPMs are carried out to all mechanical and electrical plant in accordance with site task schedules and asset lists.
• Ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly remedied to maintain plant in serviceable order at all times.
• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Be able to work alone to find and present faults and concerns in mechanical and electrical systems without receiving explicit direction.
• Monitor and interpret the BMS to provide rapid response to issues associated with critical systems environment.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and experience of working in a commercial mechanical and electrical installation environment
• Possess working knowledge of Building Management Systems
• Possess working knowledge of single and three phase motors and control circuits
• Possess working knowledge of LV generator sets, including synchronisation panels
• Possess working knowledge of commercial refrigeration machines and air conditioning systems
• Possess working knowledge of commercial UPS and battery installations
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience in fault finding on control panels and switchboards. Experience of working within a high health and safety culture

Person

• Must have at least 3 years' experience working in a commercial environment
• Must be able to work at height and confined spaces
• Must be able to hold a British passport
• Must be able to obtain and sustain a high level of security clearance.
• Must have a recognised C&G level 3, or equivalent, qualification as a minimum in electrical or mechanical theory
• Must be able to attend training courses for development as required by management. Must be able to provide shift cover for leave and unplanned absence
• Valid clean driving licence