Lead Data Centre Shift Engineer
Job in
Croydon, Greater London, CR0, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-27
Listing for:
Ten11 Management Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Croydon, South London
Salary:
Up to £62,000 + Benefits
Shift Pattern:
Shift Based
Requirement: HVAP (High Voltage Authorised Person)
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Shift Technician / Senior Critical Facilities Engineer to join the engineering team at a major financial-services data centre in Croydon.
This is a senior position within the shift team, effectively operating as the 2IC for the data centre. You'll support site leadership with the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a mission-critical facility while remaining technically hands-on.
The position would suit an experienced HVAP engineer looking to take on greater responsibility without moving away from engineering.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a live data centre.
* Act as HV Authorised Person (HVAP), supporting HV switching, isolations and safe systems of work.
* Operate as the 2IC within the engineering team, supporting the site's engineering leadership.
* Provide technical guidance and support to shift engineers.
* Coordinate specialist subcontractors and engineering activities.
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across:
* HV/LV electrical distribution
* UPS systems
* Generators
* Switchgear
* Critical cooling / HVAC
* CRAC/CRAH systems
* BMS and associated infrastructure
* Respond to alarms, incidents and equipment failures within a mission-critical environment.
* Manage RAMS, permits, isolations and safe systems of work.
* Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis and technical reporting.
* Ensure engineering activities meet all relevant H&S, compliance and operational standards.
* Support continuous improvement across site operations and maintenance.
What We're Looking For
* HVAP / HV Authorised Person experience – essential.
* Strong electrical engineering background with relevant technical qualifications.
* Experience with in data centres, critical environments or other mission-critical facilities.
* Strong knowledge of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators and switch gear.
* Good working understanding of HVAC and critical cooling systems.
* Previous experience as a Senior Shift Engineer, Lead Technician, Shift Lead or similar is highly desirable.
* Comfortable acting as the technical escalation point during incidents.
* Strong understanding of permits, isolations, RAMS and safe systems of work.
* Ability to work effectively in an environment where resilience and uptime are critical.
Package
Up to £62,000 basic salary + comprehensive benefits package
A strong opportunity for an experienced HVAP Shift Technician to step into a senior, deputy/2IC-level position within a major London data centre while remaining hands-on with critical engineering infrastructure
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