Why Join Us
Are you an experienced engineer with strong knowledge of critical environments and HV systems? Are you ready to lead a high‑performing team in one of Santander’s key Data Centre locations?
We’re looking for a Data Centre Shift Team Leader to oversee day‑to‑day operations, ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability, and support the ongoing performance of mission‑critical infrastructure.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Shift Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in keeping the Data Centres running smoothly. You will:
Lead & Support the Shift Team
1. Plan and coordinate daily shift activities to ensure consistent performance across all teams.
2. Supervise Data Centre Shift Engineers to ensure safe, efficient maintenance and operation of all M&E systems.
3. Maintain accurate shift logs, statutory logbooks and activity records.
Maintain Critical Infrastructure
4. Carry out high‑standard planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
5. Accurately document maintenance activity to keep the CAFM system updated.
6. Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying technical issues and suggesting innovations.
HV & Safety Responsibilities
7. Undertake Authorised Person (HV AP) responsibilities for the safe operation of high voltage switchgear.
8. Review and approve safe systems of work, issue Permits to Work and Authority to Work.
9. Manage critical spares and ensure service providers meet quality and compliance standards.
Operational Excellence
10. Support incident management, including initial response and root‑cause investigations.
11. Work closely with the Data Centre Operations Manager to ensure critical services remain fully operational.
12. Source and review quotations, prioritise tasks, and react effectively to breakdowns and changing priorities.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
13. NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering.
14. HV Authorised Person qualification (essential).
Experience & Skills
15. Strong engineering background within a critical environment (e.g., data centre, hospital, high‑availability operations).
16. Broad knowledge of HVAC, building services, mechanical and electrical systems.
17. Excellent communication, teamwork and people‑management skills.
18. Able to manage incidents, respond quickly and use initiative on a continental shift pattern.
19. Good administrative skills with experience maintaining statutory inspection/test records.
20. Customer‑focused, proactive, and comfortable supervising contractors and service providers.
21. Flexibility to work across multiple sites when required (typically within one main building).
Location:
22. Santander Carlton Park Data Centres
Shift Pattern:
23. 12‑hour shifts – 6 on / 4 off / 4 on / 6 off
Why join us?
24. Be part of a high‑performing, supportive and collaborative engineering team.
25. Play a key role in maintaining mission‑critical infrastructure for a major UK financial services provider.
26. Use and develop your HVAP expertise in a technologically advanced environment.
27. Opportunities for growth, training and developing your leadership skills.
Benefits include:
28. Salary: Up to £48,500 per annum, depending on experience
29. HVAP Allowance: £2,400
30. Up to 4% bonus, depending on performance
31. Matched contribution Pension scheme of 4.5% up to 6%
32. Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE
33. Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance
34. Electric Vehicle (Lease Scheme)
35. Refer a Friend reward scheme
36. Cycle to Work Scheme
37. Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs
38. 20 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
39. Access to state-of-the-art training academy
Ready to take the next step:
If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.
Requisition ID
2026-8304
As a Shift Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in keeping the Data Centres running smoothly. You will:
Lead & Support the Shift Team
40. Plan and coordinate daily shift activities to ensure consistent performance across all teams.
41. Supervise Data Centre Shift Engineers to ensure safe, efficient maintenance and operation of all M&E systems.
42. Maintain accurate shift logs, statutory logbooks and activity records.
Maintain Critical Infrastructure
43. Carry out high‑standard planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and mechanical systems.
44. Accurately document maintenance activity to keep the CAFM system updated.
45. Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying technical issues and suggesting innovations.
HV & Safety Responsibilities
46. Undertake Authorised Person (HV AP) responsibilities for the safe operation of high voltage switchgear.
47. Review and approve safe systems of work, issue Permits to Work and Authority to Work.
48. Manage critical spares and ensure service providers meet quality and compliance standards.
Operational Excellence
49. Support incident management, including initial response and root‑cause investigations.
50. Work closely with the Data Centre Operations Manager to ensure critical services remain fully operational.
51. Source and review quotations, prioritise tasks, and react effectively to breakdowns and changing priorities.
Qualifications
52. NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering.
53. HV Authorised Person qualification (essential).
Experience & Skills
54. Strong engineering background within a critical environment (e.g., data centre, hospital, high‑availability operations).
55. Broad knowledge of HVAC, building services, mechanical and electrical systems.
56. Excellent communication, teamwork and people‑management skills.
57. Able to manage incidents, respond quickly and use initiative on a continental shift pattern.
58. Good administrative skills with experience maintaining statutory inspection/test records.
59. Customer‑focused, proactive, and comfortable supervising contractors and service providers.
60. Flexibility to work across multiple sites when required (typically within one main building).
Location:
61. Santander Carlton Park Data Centres
Shift Pattern:
62. 12‑hour shifts – 6 on / 4 off / 4 on / 6 off
Why join us?
63. Be part of a high‑performing, supportive and collaborative engineering team.
64. Play a key role in maintaining mission‑critical infrastructure for a major UK financial services provider.
65. Use and develop your HVAP expertise in a technologically advanced environment.
66. Opportunities for growth, training and developing your leadership skills.
Benefits include:
67. Salary: Up to £48,500 per annum, depending on experience
68. HVAP Allowance: £2,400
69. Up to 4% bonus, depending on performance
70. Matched contribution Pension scheme of 4.5% up to 6%
71. Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE
72. Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance
73. Electric Vehicle (Lease Scheme)
74. Refer a Friend reward scheme
75. Cycle to Work Scheme
76. Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs
77. 20 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
78. Access to state-of-the-art training academy
Ready to take the next step:
If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.