Data Centre Engineer

We are looking for someone to join our Data Centre Engineering team to complete statutory and non-statutory maintenance to our critical M&E Infrastructure across our owned sites. The role involves routine and unplanned maintenance of the critical and non-critical M&E infrastructure along with provisioning IT services to meet the requirements our internal and external customer. IT service provisioning may be required at any of our operational sites., * Complete statutory and non-statutory maintenance of critical M&E assets

• Carry out condition monitoring of critical M&E and IT assets
• Respond to issues promptly and efficiently to ensure contractual SLAs are maintained
• Complete and document fault-finding as part of root cause analysis
• Provision IT services in accordance with approved workflows
• Report and track issues using the appropriate management tools
• Keep management and relevant departments informed of progress and any issues at all times
• Promote and adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Assist Operations and Security teams as required

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential. You will have strong time management skills and able to prioritise your workload effectively. This role requires continuous professional development, so the successful candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge and skills through on the job training, formal learning, and ongoing self-development., * Previous experience of working within a Facilities Management environment as an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Competent IT user
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and focused when working under pressure
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and technical instructions
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Professional and proactive approach to work
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Desired Skills & Experience

• Previous experience of working in a facilities organisation within a critical environment
• Previous experience of working in a data centre
• Knowledge of High Voltage systems and networks
• Knowledge of M&E statutory maintenance legislation

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Desirable

• C&G 2382 - Requirements for Electrical Installations
• C&G 2391 - Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing
• C&G 2392 - Fundamental Inspection, Testing and Initial Verification
• C&G 7189 - Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
• C&G 6188 - Heating and Ventilating
• Data cabling installation experience
• IOSH Working Safely

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events
• Car scheme, * Competitive salary
• Professional training and development throughout your time at DataVita
• Continuous development opportunities
• The chance to shape a creative function inside a fast-scaling business, * 33 days annual leave
• Pension: 5% employee, 5% employer
• Life assurance at 4x salary
• Group income protection at 70% of salary for up to 2 years
• Help@Hand: remote GP - physiotherapy, nutritionist, and more
• Cycle to Work and EV car salary sacrifice schemes
• 6 fully expensed company events per year
• Option to donate to charity through salary

DataVita is a next-generation cloud and infrastructure company operating from Tier III-certified data centres in Scotland. We work at the bleeding edge of AI adoption, automation, and how these technologies can be integrated into complex legacy environments to deliver genuine transformation.

DataVita is the fastest growing technology company in Scotland, with plans to deploy and invest over £2 billion in the coming years. You would be joining at a relatively early stage of that trajectory. For the right person, this is a chance to build something from the ground up inside a business that is scaling fast.