Day Electrical Engineer
Day Electrical Engineer - Mission-Critical Data Centre | Docklands / Canary Wharf – 50k
Sector: Critical Engineering / Data Centres
Shift: Days
Employer: Leading Critical Engineering Specialist
The Opportunity
This is a chance to join one of the most established and respected mission-critical contracts in the Docklands / Canary Wharf area. A market-leading critical engineering provider is expanding its on-site team and is looking for a fully qualified Day Electrical Engineer to support operations within a live, high-availability data centre.
You’ll be joining a thriving, technically strong team on the company’s longest-standing contract, offering exceptional stability, exposure to complex infrastructure, and long-term career development within the critical engineering space.
The Role
Working days only, you will be responsible for maintaining and supporting the electrical infrastructure that underpins a 24/7 mission-critical environment. The focus is on reliability, compliance, and zero-downtime operations.
This role suits an electrically biased engineer who enjoys working on critical systems and wants to deepen their experience within a professional data centre environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across critical electrical systems
* Support live electrical infrastructure including LV distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, and power resilience systems
* Respond to faults, alarms, and incidents in line with strict critical response procedures
* Work under permit-to-work and safe systems of work at all times
* Complete detailed logs, reports, and maintenance documentation
* Collaborate closely with shift teams and management to ensure continuous uptime
* Contribute to the ongoing improvement and reliability of site operations
What You’ll Need
* Fully electrically qualified (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)
* Experience working within FM or building services
* Exposure to critical environments highly desirable (data centres, banking, healthcare, or similar)
* Strong electrical fault-finding skills and understanding of critical power systems
* A professional, methodical approach suited to high-risk, high-availability sites
Desirable Extras
* Previous data centre experience
* HV/LV knowledge or awareness
* Experience working on live critical infrastructure
Why Apply?
* Day shift role in a true mission-critical data centre
* Join a stable, long-term contract with a proven industry leader
* Work alongside highly skilled engineers in a supportive team environment
* Excellent technical exposure and structured career development
* Long-term security within a growing critical engineering business