Data Centre Electrical Shift Manager – Technical
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Technical Data Centre Shift Manager – Data Centre Operations – High Voltage Experienced Package @74,000K plus Overtime
* Location: Slough
* 12 Hour Shift s Days and Nights
* Site – AI READY Data Centre
* Opportunity – Progressive contract and promotion and career development
* Salary £65,000 Plus Shift Allowance @5K
* Bonus @ £4K per year
* Overtime
* Health Care
* Pension
* Parking on Site and Free EV charging
* State of the Art Facility
Are you an experienced Electrical Biased technical Engineer with a passion for leading teams in critical environments?
Do you thrive under pressure, keeping systems running where downtime isn’t an option?
Join our Data Centre Solutions team as a Shift Manager — a key leadership role within one of the world’s most advanced and fast‑paced technical environments.
As a Shift Manager, you’ll be the on‑site technical lead, driving operational excellence across critical electrical and mechanical systems. You’ll guide a skilled team of engineers, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance across a high‑availability facility that powers global operations.
This is a hands‑on leadership role — ideal for candidates with a strong high‑voltage (HV) background, experience in live switching, and deep understanding of critical facility operations.
You’ll be trusted to:
* Lead and coordinate shift teams delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
* Act as an Authorised Person (HV), ensuring safety documentation and switching schedules are completed to the highest standard.
* Oversee all works under the Permit to Work system, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.
* Respond swiftly to Building Management System (BMS) alarms and manage incidents in real time.
* Maintain mechanical and electrical systems (including cooling, power, and water) to industry standards such as L8.
* Supervise vendors and subcontractors to ensure high performance and adherence to operational processes.
* Drive technical training, mentoring, and team development.
* Lead from the front — ensuring the safety, reliability, and resilience of critical infrastructure always.
About You
You’re a technically strong professional who’s calm under pressure, confident in your decision‑making, and driven by the challenge of managing complex systems in 24/7 environments.
You’ll bring:
* HV Authorisation and demonstrable experience in HV/LV switching operations.
* A Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in a relevant electrical or mechanical discipline.
* Strong working knowledge of critical environments such as data centres, hospitals, or financial facilities.
* Proven ability to lead shift teams and manage incident response in real time.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of Wiring Regulations, health and safety compliance, and permit‑to‑work systems.
* Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues.
* A proactive approach to safety, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
* PASMA / IPAF certification
* Emergency First Aid at Work
* Experience managing BMS, PMS, and fire systems
Why Join Us?
* Work with cutting‑edge critical systems in a highly secure, high‑availability environment.
* Lead a team of talented engineers who value collaboration, ownership, and excellence.
* Access structured career development, technical training, and leadership pathways.
* Be part of a global organisation where your work keeps mission‑critical operations running smoothly
* Ready to lead from the front in one of the industry’s most technically advanced environments?
* Apply now to take your career forward with a world leader in data centre operations.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering and Management
* Industries: Engineering Services, Facilities Services, and HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
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