Data Centre Shift Manager

Data Centre Shift Manager

Location: Slough

We are currently recruiting for a Shift Manager to join a high-profile, mission-critical data centre campus in Slough.

This is a leadership role within a live critical environment, responsible for coordinating shift teams, overseeing maintenance delivery, and ensuring all operations meet strict SLA/KPI and compliance standards.

Package

£64,890 basic salary
£4,800 shift allowance
8% client-paid bonus
Annual salary increases (circa 3-4%)
Overtime at 1.5x and 2.0x
20 shift days annual leave
Continental shift pattern (4 on / 6 off rotation)
EV salary sacrifice scheme
Additional retail and lifestyle benefits

The Role

You'll act as the technical and operational lead on shift, taking full ownership of site activities and team performance within a live data centre environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and coordinating shift engineers across planned and reactive maintenance
Acting as Authorised Person for HV systems and safe system of work
Managing permit systems, RAMS, SOPs and EOPs
Responding to BMS alarms and managing incident escalation
Ensuring compliance with L8 water hygiene standards
Supervising subcontractors and ensuring safe delivery of works
Maintaining accurate records (REALM / task systems)
Driving team performance, training, and development
Acting as the primary escalation point for all on-shift technical issues

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in a data centre or critical environment (essential)
Previous experience in a Shift Lead / Supervisor / Manager position
HV Authorised Person status (strongly )
Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical / Mechanical discipline
Strong understanding of BMS, PMS, Fire & critical systems
Experience managing incidents in live environments
Knowledge of permit systems, RAMS, and compliance processes
Confident leading teams in a high-pressure, 24/7 environmentDesirable:

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IPAF / PASMA
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