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Mechanical data centre shift engineer

London
PRS
Shift engineer
£55,000 a year
Posted: 10h ago
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Data Centre HVAP Technician Power the systems that power the world.

Are you an experienced HV Authorised Person ready to step into a role where your expertise genuinely matters? Join a state-of-the-art data centre operating at the heart of business-critical infrastructure. This is a high-performance environment where precision, safety, and technical excellence are essential—and where your contribution is recognised every day.

As a Data Centre HVAP Technician, you’ll be a key guardian of electrical safety and operational continuity. Working closely with the Building Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Shift Leader, you’ll take ownership of high-voltage operations, planned maintenance, and rapid response to critical incidents. This is a continental shift role, offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to operate at the forefront of mission-critical engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across critical electrical and building systems, meeting or exceeding SLAs
Act as the site HV Authorised Person, carrying out safe switching, isolations, and control of high-risk activities
Respond rapidly to BMS alarms and unplanned events, diagnosing faults and restoring systems with minimal downtime
Manage the Permit to Work system, ensuring all authorisations, documentation, and controls are in place
Prepare, follow, and review switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs in line with Safe Systems of Work
Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in compliance with L8 regulations
Ensure availability of spare parts and materials to support maintenance activities
Complete accurate task records and reporting using REALM
Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
Supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to specification
Build strong professional relationships with colleagues and client representatives
Support incident management during faults, outages, and emergency situations
Maintain a safe working environment and represent the business with professionalism and excellent customer service
Continuously develop technical capability through training and professional developmentWhat We’re Looking For Essential Requirements
Current HV Authorisation
Up-to-date Wiring Regulations certification
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Emergency First Aid at Work qualification
Proven experience managing faults or incidents in a business-critical or mission-critical environment
Previous experience in a similar role within a comparable organisation
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation relating to maintenance activities
Excellent communication skills with a professional and confident approach
High attention to detail with good numeracy and literacy
Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to safe working practices
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
Well-organised and able to perform under pressure
Physically capable of accessing plant areas, including vertical access equipment
Flexible approach to shift workDesirable
Manual Handling certification
PASMA and IPAF
Knowledge of integrated systems (Fire, PMS, BMS)
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and pride in delivering high standardsWhy Join Us? This role goes beyond maintenance—you’ll help protect and sustain world-class data centre operations. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, benefit from clear development pathways, and join a professional, supportive team where safety, quality, and excellence come first.
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