Critical M&E Shift Leader – Slough
Location: Slough
Salary: £59,000 + £4,000 Shift Allowance + 10% Annual Bonus
Hours: Continental Shift Pattern (24/7 rotation)
Are you looking to build your career in a recession-proof industry within a state-of-the-art data centre environment?
Due to ongoing expansion at a flagship site in Slough, we are recruiting for a Critical M&E Shift Leader to join a leading facilities management provider. Applications from ex-military candidates are strongly encouraged.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a 24/7 shift-based engineering team delivering high-quality, business-critical maintenance services within a live data centre environment.
The Role As a Critical M&E Shift Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of all critical systems on site. You will deliver planned preventative maintenance, respond swiftly to faults, and support the safe and efficient operation of plant and equipment.
Please note: You must be eligible to pass DBS clearance.
Package & Benefits
£59,000 basic salary
£4,000 shift allowance
10% annual performance bonus
Annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension
Tailored professional training and development
Clear progression opportunities
Rewards & Recognition programmes
Stable, long-term contract with strong career prospectsKey Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis
Maintenance on UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, LV/HV switchgear, Transformers, Generators and backup power systems and Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Use BMS (Building Management System) and DCIM tools to monitor:
Power loads
Voltage/current readings
Temperature impacts on electrical equipment
Supervise and support specialist subcontractors during planned and reactive works
Ensure all work complies with site procedures and approved RAMS
Complete work orders within designated maintenance windows
Conduct routine environmental checks (temperature, humidity, and space conditions)
Log and manage issues through the helpdesk system, ensuring SLA compliance
Review subcontractor competencies prior to issuing permits to work
Escalate any issues affecting site availability, safety, or security
Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety standardsRequirements
Trade qualified with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in building services
City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical qualification
HVAP Certification
Strong knowledge of building services systems
Experience within hard and soft services facilities management (minimum 5 years preferred)
Excellent client-facing and communication skills
Experience in critical environments is advantageous