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Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer - Data Centre Operations
Redhill, Surrey (RH1)
£58,000 - £62,500 + 10% Bonus + Training & Progression

We're recruiting for a Shift Engineer to join a live mission-critical data centre environment in Redhill, supporting 24/7 operations across critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer looking to develop within the data centre sector, with a structured progression pathway from Engineer → LVAP → HVAP fully supported by the business.

The role operates on a continental shift pattern within a highly technical facility focused on uptime, resilience, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
* Monitoring critical plant via BMS
* Responding to alarms, faults, and incidents
* Carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance
* Working on UPS systems, generators, LV switchgear, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, pumps, and fire systems
* Supporting permit to work and LOTO procedures
* Contractor supervision and site safety compliance
* Maintaining accurate shift logs and incident reports
* Supporting maintenance shutdowns and critical operations procedures

Requirements:
* Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent)
* Experience within a critical environment such as:
* Knowledge of UPS systems, generators, cooling systems, and BMS platforms
* Experience working within permit-to-work environments
* Comfortable working continental shifts

Package:
* £58,000 starting salary
* £60,000 once LV authorised
* £62,500 once LV & HV authorised
* 10% company bonus
* Overtime at 1.5x
* Fully funded HV/LV training and data centre accreditations
* Private healthcare for employee & family
* 20 shift days holiday
* 6% employer pension
* Gym contribution
* Life assurance & income protection
* Excellent long-term progression opportunities

This is a strong opportunity for engineers looking to transition deeper into critical facilities or further develop within a structured data centre environment.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Shift Engineer

169 Wordsworth Mead, Redhill RH1 1AL, UK
Full time

Published on 05/27/2026

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