M&E Shift Technician – Critical Environments
Salary: £59,000 + overtime + bonus
Location: London (Data Centre Environment)
Employment Type: Permanent, Shift-Based (24/7 Rota)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join a leading Critical Environments team within a major London data centre. This role is essential to maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of all critical building systems on site. Working as part of a 24/7 shift team, you will play a key role in supporting technical operations, responding to incidents, and ensuring contractual SLA delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across all mechanical and electrical plant, aligned to site schedules and asset lists.
* Maintain and troubleshoot critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, HV systems, PDU units, CRAC units, and associated control/monitoring systems.
* Work in accordance with high safety standards, completing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.
* Quickly resolve plant faults, escalating issues to the Shift Manager when required.
* Maintain accurate shift logs, paperwork, job records, and site documentation.
* Oversee subcontractors, ensuring permit-to-work processes and RAMS compliance.
* Ensure all critical areas remain secure, clean, and well-presented at all times.
* Provide holiday and sickness cover when needed and remain flexible with shift patterns.
* Support the Shift Manager by standing in when required and ensuring KPI/SLA compliance.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and client representatives.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services.
* HV Authorised Person (or ability to obtain AP status).
* 18th Edition (BS7671) certification.
* Strong experience maintaining critical environments, ideally data centres.
* Solid understanding of generators, UPS systems, chillers, HVAC, BMS, and close-control cooling systems.
* Good communication skills, strong problem-solving ability, and a calm, methodical approach under pressure.
* Physically fit and comfortable with lone working where required.
Personal Attributes
* Committed to providing exceptional customer service.
* Able to make confident, sound decisions during critical situations.
* Team-oriented, proactive, and reliable.
* Professional, safety-conscious, and detail-focused.
What’s on Offer
* £59,000 base salary
* Overtime + performance bonus
* Opportunities for upskilling, AP training, and career development within a high-performing critical environment team.
If you are interested please email your CV to megan.seymour@stottandmay.com for immediate consideration