Critical Electrical & Mechanical Engineer – Get into Data Centres

Company: Equinix
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

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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Posted: September 30th, 2026