Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique

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Job reference: JO-2308-258501-3

Date posted: 23/04/2026

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Data Centre Technician (Critical Infrastructure / M&E) 📍 Docklands, London | 💼 Full-Time, Permanent | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training
Overview We are seeking a Data Centre Technician to join a high-performing engineering team within a mission-critical data centre in Docklands, London.
This is a hands-on Electrical & Mechanical (M&E) role, ideal for candidates with experience in data centres, critical environments, facilities management, or building services.
You will play a key role in maintaining uptime, resilience, and operational performance across critical infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, HVAC, and BMS-controlled environments.
Key Responsibilities Operations & Incident Response

• Respond to critical alarms, faults, and system alerts within a live data centre environment
• Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) to ensure optimal performance
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on electrical and mechanical systems
• Perform switching operations, start-up and shutdown procedures on critical plant (UPS, generators, HVAC)
• Follow change control procedures, SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
• Support incident management, emergency response, and client communication

Maintenance & Reliability

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in line with SLAs
• Maintain and optimise critical infrastructure systems for reliability and efficiency
• Monitor and respond to alarms via BMS (Building Management Systems) / EMS
• Conduct technical inspections, audits, and compliance checks
• Identify and support continuous improvement and energy efficiency initiatives

Compliance, Documentation & Safety

• Operate within a strict Permit to Work (PTW) system
• Review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Accurately log all work in CMMS / CAFM systems
• Produce technical reports on asset performance (UPS, generators, plant systems)
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations and statutory requirements

Team Collaboration & Development

• Work closely with Technical Managers, engineers, and shift teams
• Support and mentor junior engineers and apprentices
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Skills & Experience Essential

• Electrical apprenticeship, NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
• Experience in data centres, mission-critical environments, facilities management, or building services
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems (LV/HV)
  • UPS systems and standby generators
  • HVAC / cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH preferred)
• Experience with BMS / EMS systems
• Proven fault finding and maintenance experience on critical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance procedures
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a live environment

Desirable

• Experience within mission-critical / high-availability environments
• Knowledge of data centre operations and uptime requirements
• Familiarity with cGxP or regulated environments
• Experience with CMMS / CAFM systems

Why Join Us?

• Work in a state-of-the-art data centre supporting critical infrastructure
• Gain exposure to advanced electrical and mechanical systems
• Access to structured training, certifications, and career progression
• Join a high-performing, collaborative engineering team
• Be part of an environment focused on reliability, precision, and technical excellence

Why this version performs better

• Keyword-rich for job boards: “Data Centre”, “Critical Infrastructure”, “M&E”, “UPS”, “HVAC”, “BMS”, “PPM”, “CMMS”
• ATS-friendly formatting
• Cleaner structure → easier for candidates to scan
• Stronger search ranking + recruiter appeal

Mohammed Siddique

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