Data Centre Electrical Shift Engineer

A Data Centre Electrical Shift Engineer is required in Hayes to maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a 24/7 data centre environment.

You'll join a new shift engineering team ahead of the data centre becoming operational, working across critical power and cooling systems. The role includes required technical training, including HV training with the opportunity to become an appointed HV Authorised Person.

• Complete planned and reactive maintenance across critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose faults across LV distribution, switch gear, UPS systems, generators and lighting.
• Support HVAC, chilled water, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps and associated mechanical plant.
• Monitor BMS and EPMS platforms, responding appropriately to alarms and system events.
• Complete inspections, permits, isolations and accurate maintenance records and logbooks.
• Respond to breakdowns while protecting uptime and operational continuity.
• Undertake HV Authorised Person duties following training and formal appointment.

• A time-served electrical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant electrical discipline.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Strong electrical maintenance, fault-finding and reactive repair experience.
• Experience with in a data centre or critical environment is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of mechanical plant and experience within shift-based operations.
• HV Authorised Person or Inspection & Testing qualifications would be advantageous.

• £52,000–£54,000 annual salary.
• Overtime paid at 1.75x.
• Permanent position working a continental shift pattern.
• Required technical training, including HV training and HV PPE.
• Pension contribution of 6–8%.
• Life insurance and private medical insurance after probation.
• Two weeks' sick pay after successfully completing the six-month probation period.