Shift Technician - Data Centre (Brussels)

Preston Recruitment Ltd
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
Dutch, English, French
Compensation
€ 78K

Job location

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Data Centers

Job description

We're partnering with a major international data centre operator to recruit an experienced Shift Technician / Technicien de maintenance / Onderhoudstechnieker for an AI-ready, Tier III facility in Brussels.

This is a mission-critical role in one of Europe's most advanced facilities, designed for 99.999% uptime with 2N power capacity and N+1 redundancy across all systems.

You'll join a 15-person on-site engineering team responsible for keeping essential electrical, mechanical, and building services running flawlessly supporting global hyperscale and enterprise clients 24/7.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems (HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, and BMS).
  • Execute preventive and corrective maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime.
  • Respond rapidly to alarms and incidents, perform fault analysis and assist in root-cause investigations.
  • Support change control, risk assessments, and work permits in a critical environment.
  • Ensure compliance with Tier III standards, safety regulations, and Belgian electrical codes.
  • Work closely with the Shift Lead and Data Centre Manager to maintain uptime and operational excellence.
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Requirements

Do you have experience in HVAC?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * Diploma in Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services (A2 / Bachelor niveau / Technisch secundair onderwijs).

  • Proven experience as a Technician / Maintenance Engineer / Facility Engineer in a data centre, hospital, pharmaceutical, or industrial environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure.
  • Team player with strong communication skills in English; French or Dutch is a plus.

Benefits & conditions

  • €78,000 annual salary + overtime available plus full benefits package.
  • Fixed 6-on / 4-off rotation, giving you regular long breaks.
  • 20 Days Annual Leave
  • Opportunity to work in a Tier III / AI-Ready data centre using cutting-edge technology.
  • Continuous professional development: electrical safety training, data centre systems, and career progression into Team Leader or Engineering Supervisor roles.
  • A collaborative, high-performance engineering culture where safety, precision and teamwork come first.

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