Data Center Engineer

Job Description

M&E Shift Technician – Critical Environments

Salary: £59,000 + overtime + bonus

Location: London (Data Centre Environment)

Employment Type: Permanent, Shift-Based (24/7 Rota)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join a leading Critical Environments team within a major London data centre. This role is essential to maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of all critical building systems on site. Working as part of a 24/7 shift team, you will play a key role in supporting technical operations, responding to incidents, and ensuring contractual SLA delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across all mechanical and electrical plant, aligned to site schedules and asset lists.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, HV systems, PDU units, CRAC units, and associated control/monitoring systems.
• Work in accordance with high safety standards, completing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.
• Quickly resolve plant faults, escalating issues to the Shift Manager when required.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, paperwork, job records, and site documentation.
• Oversee subcontractors, ensuring permit-to-work processes and RAMS compliance.
• Ensure all critical areas remain secure, clean, and well-presented at all times.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover when needed and remain flexible with shift patterns.
• Support the Shift Manager by standing in when required and ensuring KPI/SLA compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and client representatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services.
• HV Authorised Person (or ability to obtain AP status).
• 18th Edition (BS7671) certification.
• Strong experience maintaining critical environments, ideally data centres.
• Solid understanding of generators, UPS systems, chillers, HVAC, BMS, and close-control cooling systems.
• Good communication skills, strong problem-solving ability, and a calm, methodical approach under pressure.
• Physically fit and comfortable with lone working where required.

Personal Attributes

• Committed to providing exceptional customer service.
• Able to make confident, sound decisions during critical situations.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and reliable.
• Professional, safety-conscious, and detail-focused.

What’s on Offer

• £59,000 base salary
• Overtime + performance bonus
• Opportunities for upskilling, AP training, and career development within a high-performing critical environment team.

If you are interested please email your CV to megan.seymour@stottandmay.com for immediate consideration