Job Description
Job Title: Critical Shift TechnicianLocation: Slough, UKContract Type: Permanent Shift-Based (24/7 Rota)Salary: Up to £51,000+ Overtime
ROLE OVERVIEW
Trevett Services are recruiting a Critical Shift Technician to join a high-performing engineering team within a Data Centre / Critical Environment in Slough. This role operates on ashift rota and is suited to an electrically biased engineer with experience in critical environments.
You will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and fault resolution of all electrical and associated building services systems, ensuring site uptime, compliance, and adherence to strict SLA and KPI requirements. Working closely with the Shift Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining business-critical infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with statutory requirements and site schedules
Complete reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis on electrical and building services systems
Operate and maintain critical systems to industry standards and codes of practice
Identify, rectify, and escalate faults where required
Maintain effective communication with the Shift Supervisor regarding plant status, isolations, and ongoing works
Accurately complete maintenance records, shift logs, and computer-based PPM systems
Carry out installation and modification works to site electrical services
Ensure plant rooms, workshops, stores, and rest areas are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping
Supervise and support specialist contractors when on-site
Ensure safe systems of work are followed at all times, including RAMS and permit procedures
SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT
Building electrical installations and associated distribution systems
Emergency lighting and lighting control systems
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Fire detection and suppression systems
Air conditioning systems including AHUs, VAVs, FCUs, and split systems
Variable speed drives and heating systems
Generators and associated control systems
UPS systems and static switches
Single and three-phase motors
HV systems (training and authorisation provided where required)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Essential:
City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering / Building Services
18th Edition (BS7671)
Experience within Building Services or Facilities Engineering
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
Good communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with clients and colleagues
Proactive, reliable, and safety-focused approach
Desirable:
Experience within Data Centres or Critical Environments
HV Authorised Person (or working towards)
Confined Space training
Strong knowledge of UPS, generators, refrigeration, HVAC, and water treatment systems
BMS and alarm monitoring experience
BENEFITS
Competitive salary with shift allowance and overtime
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Training and development opportunities within Critical Environments
Clear progression pathways
Supportive engineering team and structured shift management
If you are an electrically biased engineer looking to progress within Critical Environments, apply now
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