Are you an Electrical Engineer with a background in critical environments? Our client, a prominent leader in the technical facilities management sector, is seeking Shift Engineers to join a brand-new team supporting a flagship data centre account.

This is an exciting "ground-floor" opportunity to join a major contract expansion. You will be part of a team responsible for maintaining high-availability infrastructure where technical precision and reliability are paramount.

The Role
As a Shift Engineer, you will manage all PPM routines and reactive attendance for Building Services and M&E equipment within a high-availability data centre environment. Your duties will include:

• Critical Maintenance: Undertaking diagnostic analysis, fault-finding, and repairs on electrical systems, including LV distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, and generators.
• System Monitoring: Operating BMS and EPMS systems, responding to alarms, and initiating escalation procedures to protect uptime.
• Plant Management: Supporting HVAC, chilled water systems, and CRAC/CRAH units to ensure environmental stability.
• Compliance: Managing site records and logbooks, ensuring 100% statutory compliance and "audit-ready" documentation.
• Safety Leadership: Assuming the role of HV Authorised Person (AP) for the site and working strictly within permit-to-work systems and safe isolations.
• Continuous Improvement: Making recommendations to improve productivity, service quality, and resilience (N+1, dual-path systems).

You
We are looking for technically robust engineers from a critical background (Data Centres, Life Sciences, or Manufacturing) rather than a standard commercial or corporate background.

• Qualifications: Time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Engineering and 18th Edition (BS 7671) are essential.
• Technical Skills: Strong competence in diagnosing and repairing complex electrical systems and a working knowledge of mechanical plant.
• HV Expertise: HV AP status is highly desirable (training and support can be provided for the right candidate).
• Experience: Previous experience in a 24/7 shift-based, critical environment where redundancy and uptime protection are essential.
• Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, a solution-focused mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a Continental shift pattern.

Package & Benefits
This role offers the chance to join a new team with clear paths for progression—including the potential for future promotion into Shift Lead positions.

• Overtime: Available
• Shift Pattern: Continental Shifts (supporting 24/7 operations).
• Location: Greater London area.
• Training: Access to a comprehensive training package, including HVAP and data centre-specific certifications to enhance your professional value.
• Contract: Permanent.

Apply Now! If you are a dedicated engineer ready for the challenge of a demanding and rewarding critical contract, we want to hear from you.
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