Engineering Electrical Biased Shift Managers - Data Centres

Critical Engineering Electrical Biased Shift Manager – Data Centre Solutions

Location: Slough

• Overtime paid at a Premium rate
• Days and night Shift
• Further Training
• Must come from a Critical Engineering Environment
• Electrical Charging Points and Parking onsite
• Brand new Funky break out room
• Workshop – for the engineers amongst us
• Collaborative Client and Service Provider relationship

Be part of the future of Data Centres. Build a career that powers the AI revolution.

We are seeking several ambitious and driven Data Centre Engineering Shift Managers to join our growing Data Centre Operations team on a newly built state of the art facility. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in managing the next generation of AI-ready, mission-critical Electrical and Mechanical system within these data centres — where precision, reliability, and innovation come together to power the digital world.

If you’re an experienced leader with a background in data centre or mission-critical environments
, passionate about M & E technical excellence and operational reliability, this is your chance to shape the future and build a career with real impact.

As an Data Centre Engineering Shift Manager
, you’ll be the technical and operational leader on site, driving performance, reliability, and safety across your shift. You’ll oversee all maintenance activities, ensure critical systems uptime, and lead a high-performing team of engineers to deliver exceptional standards in a 24/7 live environment.

This role is all about leadership, accountability, and innovation — keeping critical infrastructure running while mentoring the next generation of data centre engineers.

• Lead and inspire a team of shift engineers, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activities across electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Act as an Authorised Person (HV), maintaining a safe system of work and ensuring all compliance documentation is in place.
• Respond rapidly and effectively to real-time incidents and alarms
  , ensuring minimal downtime and clear communication.
• Manage Permit to Work systems
  , review RAMS, and uphold the highest safety and operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across the site — optimising performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.
• Mentor and develop your team, delivering technical training, toolbox talks, and professional growth opportunities.
• Represent the operations team with professionalism and technical authority in all client and vendor interactions.

• Proven experience as an Engineering Shift Manager or Supervisor within Data centre or mission-critical operations
  .
• Strong technical background with High Voltage Authorisation
  .
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Emergency First Aid at Work certification.
• Demonstrable experience managing real-time incidents and coordinating engineering teams under pressure.
• A proactive approach to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• The opportunity to work in state-of-the-art, AI-ready data centres supporting global digital infrastructure.
• A secure, long-term career path with ongoing training and professional development.
• Exposure to the latest technology, automation, and operational systems in the industry.
• A strong team culture built on collaboration, integrity, and excellence.
• A chance to make a genuine impact — powering the systems that keep the modern world running.