Data Centre Engineer (M&E)

Posted 12 December 2025
Salary 60000-70000
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Data & AI
Reference75684

Job description

M&E Shift Technician – Critical Environments

Salary: £59,000 + overtime + bonus
Location: London (Data Centre Environment)
Employment Type: Permanent, Shift-Based (24/7 Rota)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join a leading Critical Environments team within a major London data centre. This role is essential to maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of all critical building systems on site. Working as part of a 24/7 shift team, you will play a key role in supporting technical operations, responding to incidents, and ensuring contractual SLA delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across all mechanical and electrical plant, aligned to site schedules and asset lists.

  • Maintain and troubleshoot critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, HV systems, PDU units, CRAC units, and associated control/monitoring systems.

  • Work in accordance with high safety standards, completing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.

  • Quickly resolve plant faults, escalating issues to the Shift Manager when required.

  • Maintain accurate shift logs, paperwork, job records, and site documentation.

  • Oversee subcontractors, ensuring permit-to-work processes and RAMS compliance.

  • Ensure all critical areas remain secure, clean, and well-presented at all times.

  • Provide holiday and sickness cover when needed and remain flexible with shift patterns.

  • Support the Shift Manager by standing in when required and ensuring KPI/SLA compliance.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and client representatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services.

  • HV Authorised Person (or ability to obtain AP status).

  • 18th Edition (BS7671) certification.

  • Strong experience maintaining critical environments, ideally data centres.

  • Solid understanding of generators, UPS systems, chillers, HVAC, BMS, and close-control cooling systems.

  • Good communication skills, strong problem-solving ability, and a calm, methodical approach under pressure.

  • Physically fit and comfortable with lone working where required.

Personal Attributes

  • Committed to providing exceptional customer service.

  • Able to make confident, sound decisions during critical situations.

  • Team-oriented, proactive, and reliable.

  • Professional, safety-conscious, and detail-focused.

What’s on Offer

  • £59,000 base salary

  • Overtime + performance bonus

  • Opportunities for upskilling, AP training, and career development within a high-performing critical environment team.

    IF you are interested please email your CV to [email protected] for immediate consideration