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# Data Centre Shift Technician

- **Company:** RG Setsquare
- **Location:** Harlow, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £34,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225700151-data-centre-shift-technician/rg-setsquare

## About the Role

My client is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. They currently have requirements for Shift Engineers who have experience working within a Critical Environment or Engineers who are looking to move into Critical Environments., * Previous experience in Building Services industry

 * C&G qualified or equivalent in an electrical/mechanical services/maintenance.
 * 18th Edition IEE: Wiring & Installation competent
 * Confined Space entry trained. (Where required)
 * Recognised training or apprenticeship
 * Strong communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
 * Demonstrate a good understanding and be technically competent in all building services, in particular UPS, generators, static switches, water treatment, refrigeration and air conditioning.
 * Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation.
 * Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems as they are installed. This may require nights away from home.
 * Reliable and conscientious
 * Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and technical competence; but do not meet all the requirements may be considered subject to client approval.
 * Advanced communication skills with a full understanding of customer needs & expectations
 * Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions
 * Enthusiasm and demonstration of pro-activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes
 * Integrity, honesty and punctuality is also expected

Desirable

 * Data Centre Experience

## Description

* To ensure site Electrical systems are operated and maintained to the required codes of practice and industry guidelines.
 * Ensure the PPM's for the built equipment is fully maintained and carried out in a high calibre and on time.
 * To carry out day-to-day maintenance and reactive issues relating to all the electrical equipment and assets.
 * Complete information and feed back to computer based systems particularly the PPM system.
 * Carry out fault identification/rectification and escalation when required on heating, ventilation and air conditioning issues.
 * Installation and modification of site electrical services.
 * Maintain effective communication to the Shift Supervisor including plant status, plant isolation, issues arising, ongoing works and standards of housekeeping.
 * Ensure any parts required are clearly and accurately stated and any difficulties encountered on engineering activities are reported to the Shift Supervisor.
 * Plant areas, workshops, stores, changing/rest areas etc. are kept to the highest level of housekeeping
 * Operation and trouble shooting for the following:

 * Building Electrical Installation (associated panels, equipment, and circuits).
 * Emergency lighting.
 * Lighting Control system.
 * Building Management Systems (BMS)
 * Fire suppression and detection systems
 * Air conditioning System, VAV, FCU's and Split Systems.
 * AHU's, Variable speed drives.
 * Heating system.
 * Generators and controls.
 * Single and three phase motors.
 * UPS system and associated control systems.
 * Operation of HV systems (training and familiarisation with this system will be made available).