Site Engineer

Location: LondonSalary: Competitive + Shift Allowance + Excellent BenefitsJob Type: Permanent
Your New Company
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global leader in data centre and critical infrastructure operations. Operating across multiple countries and supporting some of the world's most recognised organisations, our client delivers industry-leading colocation, interconnection and data centre solutions.Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Site Engineer II to join their Data Centre Operations team in London.
Your New Role
As a Site Engineer II, you will play a vital role in maintaining the reliability, resilience and efficiency of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a mission-critical data centre environment.You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, troubleshooting and operational activities across a range of critical systems, ensuring service levels and operational standards are consistently met.This position offers the opportunity to work within a highly technical environment and contribute to the safe operation of essential infrastructure supporting business-critical services.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, inspections and testing of critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve faults across site infrastructure.
• Support and coordinate specialist subcontractors during maintenance activities.
• Participate in incident response and emergency call-out activities when required.
• Produce accurate maintenance records, reports and documentation.
• Assist with the development and review of operating procedures and maintenance plans.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior engineering staff.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and promote best practice at all times.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience working within a mission-critical environment such as a Data Centre, Critical Facilities, Hospital, Pharmaceutical, Banking or Industrial facility.
• Technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of critical infrastructure systems.
• Experience maintaining electrical and/or mechanical building services equipment.
• Ability to work effectively within a shift environment.
• Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to engineering maintenance.

Technical Experience Required
Experience maintaining and operating equipment such as:

• High and Low Voltage distribution systems.
• Transformers and switchgear.
• UPS systems.
• Standby generators.
• Chillers and cooling systems.
• CRAC and CRAH units.
• Cooling towers.
• Pumps and associated pipework.
• Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Critical environment monitoring systems.

Desirable:

• HV switching experience.
• Authorised Person qualifications.
• Previous experience within a live data centre environment.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Structured training and development programme.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to industry-leading facilities and technologies.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognised organisation within the rapidly growing data centre sector.

What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this opportunity, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact Tommy Bowdery at Hays Facilities Management for a confidential discussion about your career.

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