Data Centre Electrical Facilities Maintenance Shift Technician
Location: Hertfordshire
Employer: Direct (Top 5 Global Data Hosting Company)
Salary: £51,000 basic + £2,500 shift allowance + 10% bonus
OTE £58,000 + Overtime
Shifts: Continental (12-hour, rotating days and nights)
We are recruiting on behalf of a long-standing client—a global leader in data hosting—for a Shift Electrical Maintenance Technician to join their in-house engineering team at a flagship data centre in Hertfordshire.
This is a permanent role, ideally suited to an experienced engineer looking for long-term career progression in a secure and well-structured environment.
Role OverviewThe successful candidate will be responsible for:
· Monitoring and maintaining critical electrical and M&E infrastructure.
· Responding to faults and ensuring all systems are operating to the highest standards.
· Supporting the safe operation of electrical systems and maintaining compliance with all relevant procedures and guidelines.
· The focus of this position is reliability, professionalism, and technical integrity in a business-critical setting.
Candidate Requirements· Recognised qualifications in electrical engineering (e.g. City & Guilds or equivalent).
· Experience in a critical environment is preferred (data centres, finance, pharma, etc.) but not essential.
· A solid, stable career history—this role is not suited to those with frequent job changes.
· Strong communication skills and a conscientious approach to work.
· Must hold Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, with a minimum of 5 years continuous UK residency (due to site security clearance requirements).
What’s On Offer· £51,000 basic salary
· £2,500 annual shift allowance
· 10% annual performance bonus
· Daily meal allowance and travel expense support
· 23 days of annual leave
· Private medical cover and company pension
· Ongoing internal and external training programmes
· A clean, high-spec working environment with a reputable and supportive employer
If you are an electrically qualified professional seeking a stable, long-term position with genuine development opportunities, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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