Temporary Data Centre Technician (M&E) – Reading, UK | SERT

SERT Group Limited; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Temporary Data Centre Technician to support a major facility in Reading. This role offers a competitive day rate and is perfect for skilled individuals looking for a short-term contract. You'll be responsible for maintaining critical systems, ensuring uptime, and collaborating with a high-performance team. Enjoy a work-life balance with standard hours, and gain valuable experience in a state-of-the-art environment. If you're ready to contribute to vital operations and start immediately, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Work-life balance with standard hours

Experience in a state-of-the-art data centre

Career growth opportunities

Specialized training courses available

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E technician or maintenance engineer.
• Hands-on knowledge of data centre infrastructure components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain critical data centre systems to ensure 24/7 uptime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) maintenance

Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults

Preventative maintenance

Knowledge of HVAC/cooling systems

Backup power systems

Education

Electrical or Mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

Temporary Data Centre Technician (M&E) – Reading, UK | SERT

Contract Type: Temporary

Location: Reading

Industry: Utilities and Green Energy

Temporary Data Centre M&E Maintenance Technician – Reading, UK

Join our team as a Temporary Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Technician supporting a major data centre in Reading. This high-demand contract role is ideal for skilled candidates seeking data centre technician jobs or temporary FM (facilities management) positions in the area. Work full-time, Monday to Friday, on a short-term contract with a competitive day rate (£250–£275). Your hands-on work will be crucial for keeping the UK’s digital infrastructure running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain critical data centre systems (high-voltage/low-voltage power, HVAC/cooling, backup generators, Building Management System, etc.) to ensure 24/7 uptime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive repairs to keep infrastructure stable, compliant, and efficient.
• Collaborate with the on-site facilities management (FM) team at the Reading data centre to manage mission-critical operations.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults and support quick repairs to minimize downtime in this high-availability environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven experience as an M&E technician or maintenance engineer, preferably in data centres, critical facilities, or commercial FM roles.
• Electrical or Mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent) and strong practical skills.
• Hands-on knowledge of backup power systems, BMS, HVAC/cooling equipment, and data centre infrastructure components.
• Ability to start immediately and reliable daily attendance at the Reading site (Monday–Friday availability, no multi-site travel).

What’s On Offer

• Schedule: Standard Monday–Friday hours – enjoy work-life balance with no weekend shifts.
• Location: Based in Reading (single-site role, no travel between locations).
• Experience: Work alongside a high-performance FM/engineering team in a state-of-the-art data centre.
• Career Growth: Gain valuable M&E maintenance and facilities management experience on mission-critical UK infrastructure.

How to Apply

Ready to take on this Data Centre Maintenance Technician role in Reading? Apply today via SERT’s job board to start immediately and contribute to vital FM operations. Visit sert.work/cm/jobs and submit your application for the Temporary M&E Technician position.

Diversity and Inclusion

At SERT, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who are:

• Ex-forces or ex-offenders
• Returning to work after a career break
• Facing barriers to employment

We work closely with partners such as Bridge of Hope Careers to ensure that inclusive hiring is not just a policy, but a practice. Our recruitment and training services are designed to create equal opportunities and a fair, supportive environment for all.

If you’re interested in expanding your career or transitioning into a new area, SERT offers a range of specialised training courses in electrical, solar, battery, air source heat pumps, and domestic heating. Our training courses are industry-recognised qualifications that could help you explore new career paths in the energy and utilities sectors.

Speak to our team today about enrolling in a course to expand your skills and open new opportunities in growing industries.