As a Shift Engineer for data centres, you will oversee critical facility MEP systems with an electrical bias, ensuring reliable operation and risk management. You’ll work within a cross-functional engineering shift team to maintain high service quality and safety standards. You’ll lead planned, corrective, and reactive maintenance, issue permits to work, and support continuous improvement of safe work practices. This role offers hands-on technical impact in a high-stakes, technology-driven environment and opportunities for hands-on leadership.
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain all MEP systems in the data centre with an electrical focus
Recommend improvements and provide concise technical reports
Coordinate specialist vendor visits and communicate findings to Shift Leader and Service Delivery Manager
Undertake Authorised Person duties as required
Provide shift relief coverage to maintain staffing
Accurately record completed work orders and critical spares used
Attend weekly and quarterly team meetings; complete shift handover reports
Participate in health and safety activities (Hazard/Near Miss, toolbox talks)
Liaise with supply chain for ordering M&E components
Ensure areas under control meet show site standards and manage risk escalation
Contribute to continuous improvement of safe systems of work and health & safety policies
Complete work orders in line with SFG20 and ensure asset reliability
Escalate ONWH alarm notifications per escalation procedures
Accurately close Corrigo work orders with time spent and detailed notes
Produce site-specific SOP/MOP/EOP
Acknowledge and complete Corrigo Work Orders within SLA
Perform Authorised Person duties as required
Maintain clear documentation of site activities and incidents
Provide cross-shift handovers to management
Key requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience in critical environments (e.g., banking HQ, data centres)
Authorised Person (High Voltage or Low Voltage)
Electrical/Mechanical Engineering UK Level 3 Qualification or equivalent
BS 7671 (Current Edition)
Desirable: C&G 2391 Inspection, Test and Certification
Strong communication skills with ability to engage across levels of staff
Ability to lead and direct a small engineering team
Willingness to undertake on/off-site MEP asset training, including possible nights away
Ability to understand and act on verbal and written instructions
Proactive, diligent, and punctual with commitment to training and safety
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