Shift Technician

Invictus Group; Iver Heath; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A critical environment services provider in the UK is seeking a maintenance engineer to provide essential support in a data centre. The candidate will ensure 24/7 availability of critical systems, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and maintain high safety standards. Applicants must have a Level 3 qualification and relevant experience in critical environments. The role offers a competitive salary of £53,000 plus benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Private dental

Good pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Additional corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in critical environment required (Data Centre, Hospital, etc.)
• Professional, reliable, and safety-focused.
• Willingness to learn and progress technically.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Monitor, operate, and maintain electrical or mechanical systems.
• Respond to alarms, faults, and incidents methodically.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and site procedures.
• Complete shift logs and reports accurately.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical background

Strong technical knowledge

Fault-finding capability

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Purpose of the Job

• To deliver critical maintenance support within a data centre / critical environment
• To operate as part of a shift team ensuring 24/7 availability of all critical systems
• To carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical or mechanical infrastructure
• To ensure all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with site procedures

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on critical plant
• Monitor, operate, and maintain electrical or mechanical systems depending on bias
• Respond to alarms, faults, and incidents in a calm and methodical manner
• Ensure all work is completed in line with Health & Safety and site procedures
• Accurately complete shift logs, reports, and handover documentation
• Work closely with other technicians to maintain business-critical uptime
• Escalate issues appropriately and support fault resolution
• Participate in training and development programmes

Personal Experience / Qualifications / Skills

• Electrical or Mechanical background
• Level 3 qualification minimum (essential)
• Critical environment experience required (Data Centre, Hospital, Critical Infrastructure, etc.)
• Strong technical knowledge and fault-finding capability
• Ability to work under pressure in a critical setting
• Professional, reliable, and safety-focused
• Willingness to learn and progress technically

Role Details & Benefits

• Location: Slough
• Shift Pattern: Continental Days & Nights
• Salary: £53,000 + 5% bonus
• Training: HV training provided after probation
• Benefits:
  • Private healthcare
  • Private dental
  • Good pension scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Additional corporate benefits

Accountabilities

• Accountable to the Shift Supervisor / Engineering Manager
• No direct line management responsibility
• Responsible for maintaining uptime of critical systems
• Responsible for safe operation of plant, tools, and equipment