Mechanical Data Centre Shift Engineer

Power the systems that power the world. We are seeking an experienced High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) to 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 act as 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 electrical infrastructure.

This continental shift role offers autonomy, technical diversity, and exposure to advanced mission-critical systems where precision, compliance, and safety are paramount., * Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across electrical and associated building systems in line with agreed SLAs.

• Act as the site High Voltage Authorised Person, performing switching operations, isolations, and control of high-risk electrical activities.
• Prepare, review, and execute switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs in accordance with approved Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Respond promptly to BMS alarms and unplanned events, diagnosing faults and restoring services with minimal disruption.
• Maintain system uptime and safeguard the integrity of critical infrastructure.

Safety, Compliance & Control

• Manage and administer the Permit to Work (PTW) system, ensuring all documentation and control measures are correctly implemented.
• Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in compliance with L8 regulations.
• Supervise subcontractors and specialist vendors, ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with statutory and site requirements.
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Operational Support & Reporting

• Support incident management during faults, outages, and emergency scenarios.
• Ensure availability and tracking of critical spares and essential materials.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and technical reports using REALM or equivalent CAFM systems.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and client representatives.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and customer-focused working environment.

Development & Continuous Improvement

• Enhance technical capability through structured training and professional development.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability in maintaining high operational standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen safety, compliance, and operational reliability.

• Current High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) status.
• 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 within mission-critical or high-availability environments.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation relating to engineering and maintenance operations.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional, confident approach.
• High attention to detail with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to safe systems of work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.
• Physically capable of accessing plant areas, including the use of vertical access equipment.
• Flexibility to work continental shift patterns.

Desirable

• Manual Handling certification.
• PASMA and IPAF qualifications.
• Knowledge of integrated systems including Fire, PMS, and BMS platforms.
• Strong sense of accountability and operational ownership within critical environments.

Why Join Us? This role goes beyond routine maintenance - you will help safeguard the infrastructure that keeps global businesses running.

You will work with advanced electrical systems, benefit from clearly defined development pathways, and be part of a professional, safety-driven team where quality, reliability, and technical excellence are the standard. If you are an experienced HV Authorised Person looking to operate at the highest level within a mission-critical environment, we welcome your application.