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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:** Computer-Aided Facility Management, Data Centers, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.fmj.co.uk/careers/62597/Walking-Mobile-Electrical-Engineer-Central-London-London-City ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## 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) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)