Engineering Supervisor

We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Supervisor to join an established data centre operator at a critical facility in Slough, Berkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineering professional with leadership experience to oversee the day-to-day delivery of engineering operations within a critical environment.

You will be responsible for leading the on-site engineering team, managing maintenance activities and ensuring critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure operates safely, reliably and efficiently.

• Supervise the day-to-day engineering operations and maintenance activities across the facility.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of shift technicians and engineers.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance across critical infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability and availability of UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC, pumps and electrical distribution.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, contractor activities and specialist engineering works.
• Monitor engineering performance, ensuring service levels, operational KPIs and maintenance targets are achieved.
• Support fault diagnosis, technical investigations and incident management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, site procedures and statutory requirements.
• Manage permit-to-work processes, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Review operational documentation, including standard operating procedures and emergency operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and asset documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, equipment reliability and engineering standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and senior stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

• An electrical or mechanical qualification, ideally NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Previous experience within data centres, critical environments, facilities management or building services.
• Demonstrable experience supervising engineers or technicians within an operational environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Understanding of UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, permit-to-work systems and risk management.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of safety and service delivery.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational performance.

• A permanent opportunity within an established data centre environment.
• A leadership role with responsibility for engineering operations and team performance.
• Exposure to critical infrastructure and specialist engineering systems.
• Ongoing technical and professional development.
• Long-term career progression within the data centre sector.