Data Centre Facilities Engineer - Up to £32k - Heathrow/Slough

RedRock Resourcing
Hounslow, UK
11 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
£32,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Data Centers SC Clearance

Job description

Data Centre Facilities Engineer - Up to £32k - Heathrow/Slough

Location: Heathrow (with some travel to other sites as required)

Please note, to be considered for this role you must be eligible for SC Clearance and hold a full, UK driving license.

A leading organisation requires a Junior Datacenter Engineer to join its growing team. Suitable candidates will have the folloiwng experience:

  • Technical Expertise: Working Knowledge of critical infrastructure, including electrical systems (switchgear, generators) and HVAC systems.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot systems under pressure.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work with IT, contractors, and vendors. Keeping a cool head when others don’t
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work on-call, weekends, or holidays to ensure 24/7 operations are met.

As mentioned above, suitable candidates will have a working knowledge of LV Electrical systems, HVAC and Security Systems.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Infrastructure Maintenance: Monitor and maintain power (UPS, generators), cooling, and fire detection/suppression systems.
  • Troubleshooting & Repair: Actively diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
  • Preventative Maintenance: Perform daily, weekly, or monthly inspections of infrastructure using PPM Schedules. Working on site with external contractors and supervising contractors for repairs.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including OSHA and site-specific policies.
  • Monitoring & Reporting: Use building management systems (BMS) to monitor, systems and react to changes
  • Project Coordination: Assist with clients onto the data floor to ensure best practice is followed in the safe racking of equipment
  • Traveling: As required to other sites to assist as required during times of staff shortage or specific projects requiring additional personal

Requirements

A leading organisation requires a Junior Datacenter Engineer to join its growing team. Suitable candidates will have the folloiwng experience:

  • Technical Expertise: Working Knowledge of critical infrastructure, including electrical systems (switchgear, generators) and HVAC systems.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot systems under pressure.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work with IT, contractors, and vendors. Keeping a cool head when others don’t
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work on-call, weekends, or holidays to ensure 24/7 operations are met.

As mentioned above, suitable candidates will have a working knowledge of LV Electrical systems, HVAC and Security Systems.

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