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# Data Centre Shift Engineer

- **Company:** Ten11 Management Limited
- **Location:** Croydon, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Uptime, Building Management System (BMS), Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hiredonline.co.uk/jobs/225540744-data-centre-shift-engineer/ten11-management-limited

## About the Role

This is a hands-on engineering position suited to someone with experience in data centres, critical environments or similarly high-availability facilities., * Strong electrical or mechanical engineering background with relevant technical qualifications.

 * Previous experience within data centres, critical environments or other mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.
 * Good knowledge of critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, LV distribution and switchgear.
 * Understanding of HV systems would be advantageous.
 * Working knowledge of HVAC, cooling systems and BMS.
 * Experience with planned and reactive maintenance.
 * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities.
 * Good understanding of permits, isolations, RAMS and safe systems of work.
 * Comfortable working within a shift environment where uptime, safety and resilience are critical.

## Description

Working as part of an established shift team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and reliability of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, ensuring the facility maintains the highest levels of uptime and resilience., * Operate and maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a live data centre.

 * Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across:
 + HV/LV electrical distribution
 + UPS systems
 + Generators
 + Switchgear
 + Critical cooling / HVAC
 + CRAC/CRAH systems
 + BMS and associated infrastructure
 * Monitor plant and equipment to ensure maximum availability and resilience.
 * Respond to alarms, faults and critical incidents, escalating where required.
 * Carry out fault finding and first-line diagnosis across electrical and mechanical systems.
 * Work under site permit-to-work and safe systems of work.
 * Support HV/LV switching and isolation activities alongside authorised personnel.
 * Review and work in accordance with RAMS, permits and operational procedures.
 * Coordinate and supervise specialist subcontractors completing works on site.
 * Complete shift reports, maintenance records and technical documentation.
 * Ensure all work meets relevant H&S, compliance and operational standards.
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