Mechanical Data Centre Shift Engineer

This Mechanical Data Centre Shift Engineer role is focused on preparing and execute switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs. It would suit someone who can bring technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving to the role.

Role overview

Maintaining water systems in line with L8 (Legionella) regulations. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Engineering work involved

Preparing and execute switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs. Maintaining uptime and resilience of mission-critical infrastructure. Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

What helps in this technical role

Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.

Technical skills and requirements

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in data centres, critical environments, or high-availability facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, switching procedures, and fault management.

Job details

• Mechanical Data Centre Shift Engineer focuses on delivering planned preventative maintenance (ppm) and reactive maintenance across electrical and building systems.
• Working alongside the Engineering Shift Leader and Building Engineering Supervisor, you will take ownership of high-voltage systems, planned maintenance, and incident response.
• Operating on a continental shift pattern, this position offers autonomy, technical variety, and exposure to advanced critical electrical infrastructure, where precision and safety.