data centre shift technician.

• Critical Infrastructure Maintenance: Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on all data centre mechanical and electrical (M&E) plant.
• Electrical Systems: Manage, operate, and troubleshoot HV/LV Switchgear, UPS systems, Standby Diesel Generators, and associated distribution infrastructure.
• Mechanical/HVAC Systems: Service and maintain the core cooling plant, including Chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, Dry Coolers, Pumps, and sophisticated chilled water distribution systems.
• Emergency Response: Act as the primary technical responder to critical alarms and incidents, implementing defined emergency operating procedures (EOPs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain uptime.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all work adheres strictly to rigorous Health & Safety protocols and site-specific procedures for working in a live environment.
• Isolation & Switching: Safely execute isolations and switching procedures as required for maintenance work, potentially acting as a Competent Person for specific site systems.
• Documentation: Maintain meticulous records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), accurately logging shift activities, plant readings, and incident reports.
• Shift Handovers: Provide detailed and comprehensive handover reports to the oncoming shift team and facilities management to ensure seamless operational continuity., * ability to follow job and safetry instructions,assembling furniture,assigning engineers,assiting contracts manager,attend client meetings,boilers,budgets/ wip management,building services,building maintenance,carpentry,carry out reports,changing lamps,client liaison,cleaning skills,closing down jobs,commercial,compliance,concept 500,concept evolution,contractor management,dealing with client and sub contractors,door closers,electrical maintenance,emergency lighting,fire alarms,general administration,geneva,hanging doors,hanging pictures/ noticeboards,h&s,kpi's,maintaining critical plant,maintenance schedules,manage ppm schedule,maximo,mechanical maintenance,office moves,orangise sub contract labour,oranise permits,organise labour and the procurement of materials and parts,painting and decorating,pipework,planet,p&l responsibility,plumbing,power distribution,ppm,previous cleaning experience,radiators,raising po's,reactive maintenance,reactive & planned maintenance,residential,risk assessments,service charge,showers,sinks,sla's,split systems,supervision of engineers,Team leadership,technical back up,testing and inspection,toilets,unblocking toilets,water treatment,wip reports,woodwork

Are you a highly resilient and multi-skilled engineer ready to step into the most critical maintenance environment? We are seeking a dedicated Data Centre Shift Technician to ensure the continuous operation of a state-of-the-art data centre in London.

This role is for a proactive problem-solver who excels under pressure and is comfortable working independently during out-of-hours shifts. You will be the first line of defence against downtime, responsible for the immediate diagnosis and resolution of complex M&E issues., * Experience: Proven experience in a multi-skilled maintenance role within a critical environment (e.g., Data Centres, Trading Floors, Critical Hospitals, or Pharmaceutical sites) is essential.

• Qualifications: Formal qualification at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in both electrical and mechanical fault-finding, with excellent knowledge of cooling and power redundancy principles.
• Resilience: Demonstrated ability to manage high-pressure situations, make quick, informed decisions, and work autonomously throughout a continental shift cycle.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.