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The M&E Shift Technician is responsible for delivering effective mechanical and electrical maintenance within a critical data centre environment. The role includes planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and operational support to ensure uptime, resilience, and compliance with safety and contractual requirements. This position is electrically biased; however, the technician will be expected to undertake cross‑discipline tasks as required. The role includes providing a minimum 20 days’ annual leave shift cover each year and adapting duties to meet both client needs and business requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks assigned through the CAFM system (Aurora)
Carry out fault finding, diagnosis, and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems
Operate, maintain, and monitor critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, HV/LV systems, cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, HVAC, and BMS-controlled equipment
Support the Shift Lead and Supervisor in delivering contractual obligations and operational standards
Follow all company safety procedures, safe systems of work, and permit-to-work requirements
Ensure correct use of PPE and adherence to site-specific health & safety rules
Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly
Ensure all work is carried out to statutory regulations and industry best practice
Escort subcontractors on site, ensuring compliance with site rules and safety procedures
Communicate effectively with contract support, the shift team, and management regarding job status, risks, and operational issues
Close out all jobs accurately in Aurora, ensuring correct documentation, notes, and time allocations
Represent the engineering team to the client professionally at all times
Support operational improvements, energy efficiency initiatives, and asset lifecycle planning
Adapt to changing requirements and undertake additional tasks when required to support client or business needs
Requirements:
NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent in Electrical Installation / Electrical Engineering (essential)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (essential)
CP qualifications/appointment LV/HV (essential)
Demonstrable experience in a data centre, critical environment, or similar high reliability facility
Experience performing PPM, reactive maintenance, and fault diagnosis on M&E equipment
Experience working with subcontractors and external service providers
Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, with capability to support mechanical and fabric tasks when required
Ability to work within a critical environment and remain calm during technical or operational incidents
Good communication skills for liaising with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors
Competence in using CAFM systems (Aurora experience preferred, but training provided)
Strong problem solving and diagnostic abilities
Understanding of risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work processes
Ability to work independently on shift as well as part of a wider team
Nice to have:
Additional mechanical qualification or experience (desirable)
Previous shift work experience is desirable
Health & Safety training such as IOSH (preferred)
What we offer:
Additional earnings available through overtime
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance Single Cover on completion of 12 month’ service, with the opportunity to pay for additional cover for partner/dependants
Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
Access to wellbeing programmes
Company Sick Pay
Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’
The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters