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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mechanical Data Centre Shift Engineer - **Company:** kpm media ltd - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £74,999.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.fmj.co.uk/careers/62533/Electrical-Shift-Engineer-London-East ## About the Role Current HV Authorisation Up-to-date Wiring Regulations certification NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline Emergency First Aid at Work certification Proven experience managing faults or incidents in a mission-critical environment Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation related to maintenance activities Excellent communication skills with a professional, confident approach High attention to detail, numeracy, and literacy Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to safe systems of work Able to work independently or as part of a team under pressure Physically capable of accessing plant areas, including vertical access equipment Flexible approach to continental shift patterns Desirable Manual Handling certification PASMA and IPAF training Knowledge of integrated systems (Fire, PMS, BMS) Strong sense of accountability and operational ownership ## Description Are you an experienced High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) seeking a role where precision, safety, and technical excellence truly matter? Join a state-of-the-art data centre supporting business-critical infrastructure in a high-performance, zero-tolerance environment. As a Data Centre HVAP Technician, you will be a key guardian of electrical safety and operational continuity. Working closely with the Building Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Shift Leader, you will take ownership of high-voltage operations, planned maintenance, and incident response across critical systems. This is a continental shift role, offering autonomy, variety, and exposure to cutting-edge, mission-critical engineering. Key Responsibilities Critical Engineering & Operations Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and building systems in line with SLAs Act as the site HV Authorised Person, carrying out safe switching, isolations, and control of high-risk activities Prepare, follow, and review switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs in accordance with Safe Systems of Work Respond rapidly to BMS alarms and unplanned events, diagnosing faults and restoring services with minimal downtime Safety, Compliance & Control Manage the Permit to Work system, ensuring all authorisations, documentation, and controls are in place Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in compliance with L8 regulations Supervise subcontractors, ensuring all work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to specification Operational Support & Reporting Support incident management during faults, outages, and emergencies Ensure availability of critical spares and materials Complete accurate maintenance records and reports using REALM Build strong working relationships with colleagues and client representatives Maintain a safe, professional working environment and deliver excellent customer service Development & Continuous Improvement Actively develop technical capability through ongoing training and professional development Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and pride in maintaining high operational standards ## Related Videos - [101 brilliant things of C++](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/181-101-brilliant-things-of-c) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)