Consultant name: Mohammed Siddique

Call for more information on this position: 0203 974 4381

Job reference: JO-2308-258501-3

Date posted: 20/04/2026

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Data Centre Technician (Critical Infrastructure / Electrical & Mechanical)

Docklands, London Full-Time | Permanent £Competitive Salary + Benefits + Training & Career Development
Overview We are looking for a Data Centre Technician to join a high-performing operations team in a mission-critical data centre environment in Docklands, London.

This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for candidates with experience in data centres, critical environments, or building services (electrical/mechanical).

You will be responsible for 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 and execute change control procedures and operational documentation
• Support incident management, emergency response, and client communications

Maintenance & Reliability

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

Compliance, Documentation & Safety

• Operate within a strict Permit to Work (PTW) system
• Review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Follow site procedures including SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs
• Accurately log all work in CMMS / CAFM systems
• Produce technical reports on asset performance (UPS, batteries, plant systems)
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations

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, critical environments, facilities management, or building services
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Electrical systems (LV/HV)
  • UPS systems & generators
  • HVAC / cooling systems
• Experience with BMS / EMS systems
• Proven ability in fault finding and maintenance of critical infrastructure
• Strong understanding of health & safety compliance
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a live environment

Desirable

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

Why Join Us?

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

Mohammed Siddique

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