Shift Technician, Data Centre

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer in Slough, responsible for the maintenance and operation of critical facilities. Candidates are expected to have significant experience in data centers and possess strong technical and communication skills. Training opportunities are available for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in critical environments like data centers.
• Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification.
• HVAC engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure compliance with method statements and risk assessments.
• Evaluate and escalate potential risks.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Proactive Approach

IT Skills

Education

Electrical Engineering apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering experience

Job description

Shift Technician, Data Centre

Shift Technician, Data Centre

Apply: remote type On-site, locations: Slough, GBR, time type: Full time, posted on: Posted Yesterday, job requisition id: REQ434677

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We are looking to recruit an Electrical Shift Engineer

Duties of the Electrical Shift Engineer

As the post holder, you will have extensive understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & associated assets). As an integrated member of the engineering shift team, you will be responsible for effective inspection, operation, and maintenance of all associated MEP assets within the critical facility, focusing on critical facilities risk management and enhancing service delivery through effective technical engineering capabilities.

As an electrical-biased engineer, you are expected to take the lead in Planned, Corrective, and Reactive Maintenance tasks, as well as other related assets when required. You will be able to issue PTWs, ensuring compliance with method statements and risk assessments.

Duties to include:

• Operational understanding of all MEP systems within the Critical Facility/Data Centre, making recommendations for improvement and providing concise technical reports.
• Ensure specialist vendor service visits are completed efficiently, with quality inspections and communicated recommendations.
• Provide backup coverage for engineering shifts during leave, training, or absence, maintaining minimum staffing levels and supporting team members.
• Accurately report all completed work orders, recording critical spares/stock items used.
• Attend weekly and quarterly team meetings.
• Complete shift handover reports, noting significant events or activities.
• Participate in health and safety activities, including hazard reporting and toolbox talks.
• Liaise with supply chain for M&E component orders.
• Take ownership of areas under control, maintaining standards.
• Evaluate and escalate potential risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of safe work systems.
• Complete reactive, planned, and corrective work orders per SFG20 standards, ensuring asset reliability.
• Escalate ONWH alarm notifications per procedures.
• Complete Corrigo work orders accurately and efficiently, within SLA.

Personal Specification:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in critical environments such as banking HQ and data centres.
• Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification; Mechanical engineering experience is desirable.
• HVAC engineering experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive approach and high standards of operation.
• Good IT and report writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, remaining calm and delivering services on time.
• Willingness to attend training, including nights away for specialized courses like HV Authorized Person Training.
• High initiative and drive for continuous improvement.
• Understanding customer needs and expectations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Enthusiasm, diligence, and alertness.
• Integrity, honesty, and punctuality.

Location: On-site, Slough, GBR

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