Trades ​/ Skilled Labor Technician, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

We are recruiting for an experienced Day Technician to join an established data centre operator, working in-house at a critical facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically qualified engineer to support the maintenance, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure within a data centre environment.

Working as part of an on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, fault finding and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of essential building services.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across critical building services and infrastructure.
• Maintain and monitor critical systems, including UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution.
• Conduct routine plant inspections, identify potential issues and report defects or abnormalities.
• Diagnose faults and support corrective maintenance activities to minimise equipment downtime.
• Assist with the testing, servicing and maintenance of critical equipment.
• Coordinate and support specialist contractors during planned maintenance and project works.
• Follow site-specific procedures, including standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures and method statements.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset information and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team to maintain site reliability and operational standards.

• An electrical or mechanical qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building services, critical environments or data centres.
• Working knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems and associated maintenance procedures.
• Experience carrying out planned preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations, risk assessments and permit-to-work systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• A proactive approach to maintenance, with a strong focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement.

• The opportunity to work directly for an established data centre operator.
• A Monday-to-Friday day-based position.
• Exposure to critical infrastructure and specialist engineering systems.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Long-term career progression within the data centre sector.
• The opportunity to join an established in-house engineering team.