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Data Centre Shift Technician
Job summary
A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Data Centre Shift Technician to join an on-site engineering team at a prominent data centre in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in a critical environment, excellent electrical and mechanical systems knowledge, and must be HVAP qualified or working towards it. Key responsibilities include performing maintenance on UPS systems and generators, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and collaborating with internal teams and contractors. Competitive salary plus benefits offered.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a critical environment such as a data centre, hospital, or financial institution.
- HV Authorised Person status (desirable), or willingness to achieve AP certification.
- Basic IT literacy (Excel, Outlook, CAFM systems).
Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks on critical building services equipment.
- Conduct fault diagnosis and escalation of plant failures.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Skills
Education
Tools
Our client are a gloibal leader in the Dat Centre market, searching for an experienced Data Centre Shift Technician to join a dedicated on-site engineering team at a high-profile data centre in London. This role is ideal for a multi-skilled technician with a background in electrical or mechanical systems, and a strong understanding of critical infrastructure environments.
Preference will be given to candidates who are HVAP qualified or working toward Authorised Person status, with experience supporting high-availability systems.
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks on critical building services equipment, including:
- UPS systems
- Generators
- LV & HV switchgear
- CRAC/CRAH units
- BMS/EMS systems
- Act as site HVAP or assist the Authorised Person with isolations and switching procedures (if qualified).
- Conduct fault diagnosis, issue resolution, and escalation of plant failures.
- Monitor and respond to alarms across BMS/DCIM platforms, ensuring rapid and accurate responses.
- Complete detailed shift reports, logbooks, and permit-to-work documentation.
- Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health and safety, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Support audits, site inspections, and client reporting when required.
- Work closely with contractors, OEM vendors, and internal facilities teams to ensure site integrity.
- Recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a critical environment such as a data centre, hospital, or financial institution.
- Good knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical plant, and safe systems of work (SSOW).
- HV Authorised Person status (desirable), or willingness to achieve AP certification.
- Strong understanding of risk and compliance in a high-availability environment.
- Excellent communication, teamworking, and documentation skills.
- Experience working on Generators, UPS (Static & Rotary), Fire Suppression, Leak Detection, and Chillers.
- Familiarity with CMMS tools and BMS systems (Trend, Schneider, or similar).
- IOSH/NEBOSH certifications.
- Basic IT literacy (Excel, Outlook, CAFM systems).
- Competitive salary + shift allowance
- Annual training and development budget
- Clear route to Senior Technician / HVAP / Engineering Supervisor roles
- Stable, long-term contract supporting a flagship data centre site
- Access to industry-leading tools, technologies, and support
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