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# Data Centre Shift Engineer

- **Company:** CBW Staffing Solutions
- **Location:** Basingstoke, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £52,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** http://jobs4a.com/apply/job/1396790

## About the Role

The successful candidate will be electrically biased, with strong building maintenance experience and the ability to lead a shift team within a critical environment., * Electrically qualified, ideally with City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ.

 * City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification.
 * HV/LV experience or authorisation desirable.
 * Proven experience in building services maintenance.
 * Multi-skilled knowledge across electrical and mechanical systems.
 * Knowledge of critical building services, including UPS systems, generators, power distribution, HVAC and HV/LV infrastructure.
 * Strong communication and client-facing skills.
 * Good leadership and team management abilities.

## Description

* Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all building services and client assets.
 * Ensure accurate maintenance records are maintained, including health and safety, building compliance and quality assurance documentation.
 * Supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is completed safely and in line with contractual requirements.
 * Ensure plant faults and defects are identified and rectified promptly to maintain operational reliability.
 * Ensure appropriate spare parts are available to support maintenance activities.
 * Complete job sheets and maintain comprehensive maintenance records.
 * Prepare, review and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all planned and reactive works.
 * Lead and manage the shift engineering team, ensuring all tasks are completed to the required standard.
 * Maintain and develop strong working relationships with the client.
 * Delegate and monitor work to ensure tasks are actioned and completed efficiently.
 * Conduct annual performance appraisals for shift engineers.
 * Identify training requirements and support the development of the shift team through appropriate training plans.

Package:

 * Salary of £52,000.
 * 22 days' shift holiday.
 * Company pension.
 * Overtime available.
 * Internal and external training courses.
 * Career progression opportunities.
 * Free on-site parking., * Cleaning Operative
 * Commercial Heating Engineer
 * Data Centre Operations Manager
 * Maintenance Plumber
 * Office Manger
 * Air Conditioning Engineer
 * Account Manager
 * Technical Services Manager
 * Mobile Electrical Maintenance Engineer
 * Shift Engineer
 * General Maintenance Engineer
 * AC Engineer
 * Electrical Maintenance Engineer
 * Technical Service Manager
 * Mobile Fabric Engineer
 * Assistant Site Manager Cover
 * Mobile Fabric Engineer
 * Site Manager
 * Maintenance Electrician