Electrician

Job Title: Data Centre Electrician

About the client

My client is a leading provider of electrical services, delivering high-quality solutions across commercial, industrial, and data centre environments.

They are currently are seeking a Permanent skilled Electrician with proven data centre experience and strong testing and inspection capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, test, and repair electrical systems within data centre environments
Carry out electrical inspection and testing, including initial verification and periodic inspection
Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and associated certification
Work on critical systems including UPS, generators, PDUs, and HV/LV distribution
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks
Diagnose faults using appropriate testing equipment and methods
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
Ensure all work complies with current regulations and health & safety standards
Support commissioning, energisation, and validation of electrical systems
Maintain accurate documentation of testing results and completed works

Requirements

Proven experience as an Electrician within data centres or critical environments
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)
City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) in Inspection & Testing
Demonstrable experience carrying out inspection, testing, and certification of electrical installations
Strong knowledge of fault-finding and diagnostic procedures
Experience working with critical power infrastructure (UPS, generators, etc.)
Ability to work independently and within a team
Good understanding of health & safety practices

Desirable Skills

Experience in live data centre environments
Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)
IPAF / PASMA certifications
HV authorisation or experience
Experience with commissioning and validation processes

On Offer is

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Training and career progression opportunities
Supportive and professional working environment
Pension scheme
For more information on this role please contact Colleen Horner via email on (email address removed)