Data Centre Shift Technician - Northolt
A leading global facilities management provider is seeking an experienced Data Centre Shift Technician to join a high-performing critical environment team based at a live operational site in Northolt.
This is a hands-on technical role within a Tier-standard data centre, responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and uninterrupted operation of all electrical and mechanical systems supporting business-critical infrastructure.
You will work as part of a shift engineering team delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive fault response, and compliance-led maintenance activities. The role will also involve supporting HV/LV operations (where authorised), UPS and generator systems, BMS monitoring, and environmental control systems.
You will play a key part in maintaining uptime, responding to incidents, escalating technical issues appropriately, and ensuring all work is completed in line with strict SLA and health & safety standards.
Key Details
📍 Location: Northolt
💰 Salary: Up to £52,200
🕒 Shift-based role (including nights, weekends & bank holidays)
📄 Permanent position
🔌 Exposure to HV/LV systems, UPS, generators & critical infrastructure
🎓 Training and progression within critical environments
🏖 20 shift days holiday (with buy/sell option available)
💼 Pension scheme, life assurance & employee support programme
🚗 EV salary sacrifice & cycle-to-work schemes
📈 Strong technical development pathway within data centre operationsKey Responsibilities
Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across critical systems
Support safe operation of UPS, generators, LV/HV systems and mechanical plant
Carry out isolations, reinstatements and switching activities (where authorised)
Operate permit-to-work systems and ensure full compliance with RAMS
Monitor BMS and environmental systems, escalating issues where required
Maintain accurate records using CMMS systems (SI-7 or equivalent)
Respond to incidents and support fault diagnosis in a live environment
Work closely with subcontractors, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met
Support continuous uptime of critical infrastructure across the site
Participate in shift handovers and maintain clear technical communicationWe are looking for someone with:
Electrical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
Experience within a critical environment (data centre, hospital, banking, FM, etc.)
Strong understanding of UPS, generators, and electrical distribution systems
Experience with planned and reactive maintenance
Good understanding of permit-to-work systems and H&S compliance
Ability to work effectively on shift within a 24/7 operational environment
Strong communication, fault-finding and problem-solving skillsRG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy