Critical Electrical & Mechanical Engineer – Get into Data Centres

Overview

In this role you will support the smooth operation of critical facility and data center infrastructure. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and respond to on-site issues, driving steady improvements. You’ll handle preventative and corrective maintenance, monitor site conditions, and contribute to ongoing infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to apply engineering expertise in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and make a tangible impact on service continuity.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Company pension plan

Responsibilities

• Facility infrastructure maintenance to keep systems running smoothly
• Site inspections and monitoring of building and data center alarms
• Preventative maintenance on UPS, generators, BMS, chillers and life safety systems; manage permit to work and vendor coordination
• Repairs and corrective maintenance of critical equipment to minimize downtime
• Planned maintenance activities to ensure reliability
• Documentation of logs, MOPs, and scripts
• Assist in incident response and basic incident handling
• Complete work requests and circuit installations
• Participate in ongoing infrastructure projects and site enhancements

Key requirements

• ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• Previous data centre or critical environment experience beneficial
• In-depth understanding of UPS, generators, BMS, chillers and life safety systems
• HV switching experience preferred
• Self-motivated, flexible, able to work independently or in a team

• Self-motivated
• Flexible
• Team-oriented
• UPS
• Generators
• BMS

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