Data Centre Electrical Shift Engineer
Data Centre Electrical Shift Engineer
Data Centres
-Slough, South East
-£48,500 - £52,000 per annum
Consultant name: Jim Hines
Call for more information on this position: 07947842455
Job reference: CM-116
Date posted: 07/01/2026
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Data Centre FM Shift Technicians – Electrical Biased – Slough – Direct for DC Operators
£48,500–£52,000 + Annual Bonus + Progression & Development + Parking + Training + In House Company + Fantastic Career Move
Location: Slough
An Exciting Opportunity to Join a Growing Mission-Critical Data Centre Team
Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level in one of the most dynamic and rapidly expanding sectors? This is your chance to join a high-performing data centre operations team responsible for keeping world-leading digital infrastructure running 24/7.
We’re looking for motivated, hands-on engineers who thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments and love solving real technical challenges. If you enjoy working with cutting-edge electrical and mechanical systems — and want a career with genuine growth, training and responsibility — this could be the perfect role for you.
The Role: Electrical Maintenance Shift Engineer (Shift Technician)
You’ll play a key role in the smooth, safe and efficient operation of a state-of-the-art data centre environment. You will ensure the reliability of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure through proactive maintenance, testing and real-time issue resolution.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving safety, efficiency and high-performance culture across the site
- Making sure all operations meet industry standards and statutory requirements
- Planning and delivering maintenance and repair tasks, including managing specialist subcontractors
- Responding to incidents, troubleshooting issues and providing on-call support where required
- Keeping detailed records of all work completed, identifying improvements and implementing effective solutions
- Supporting and guiding more junior engineers, helping to build a strong and capable team
- Demonstrating advanced technical capability across electrical and mechanical systems
- Writing and reviewing operating procedures and assisting with critical maintenance/change planning
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in mission-critical environments (data centres, hospitals, pharmaceuticals, banking, etc.)
- Technical training or education in Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC engineering
- Strong skills in maintaining systems such as:
- High & Low Voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators
- Chillers, CRAC/CRAH, cooling towers, pumps, pipework
- BMS systems for monitoring and control
- Preferably trained in electrical switching & isolation procedures
- Good computer literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability and willingness to work shifts in a 24/7 operation
- A proactive, customer-focused mindset with great attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- A hands-on, solution-driven approach
Why This is a Fantastic Opportunity
- Be part of a rapidly expanding industry where skills are in high demand
- Hands-on work with cutting-edge critical infrastructure
- Supportive team culture with opportunities to contribute and make an impact
- Strong professional development — gain new certifications, upskill and progress
- A dynamic environment where no two days are the same
- A role that genuinely challenges you and rewards problem-solving and initiative
If you’re excited by complex engineering systems, enjoy working in a critical environment, and want a career with real future progression — we’d love to hear from you.
Jim Hines