Data Centre Shift Engineer

Are you a qualified electrician? Do you have experience in critical environments either in maintenance or installation? My client are seeking a number of qualified electricians / maintenance engineers who are wanting a new challenge, This position is based on a large critical site close to Farnborough. Working shift patterns 4 on 4 off 7am-7pm/7pm-7am. They are offering a generous salary, package and extensive training.

The package will include:

• Competitive salary upto £50k
• Pension
• OT
• Various company benefits / discounts
• On going training and progression

Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of data centre equipment and systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks and respond to emergency issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Monitor and maintain data centre security, including access control systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and improve operational processes.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and service reports.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in building maintenance, ideally in a critical environment such as a data centre.
• Solid knowledge of data centre infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and fire suppression.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving issues with electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO, TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier Standards).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work continental shifts, including days and nights.

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for maintaining critical infrastructure, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career by applying for the Data Centre Engineer position today. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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