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Shift Engineer
Shift Engineer – Data Centre Contract (Stevenage, Hertfordshire)
There's a permanent opportunity for you here as a Shift Engineer to join our team on one of our data centre contracts in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
Main Purpose of Job (Including but not Limited to)
The M&E Shift Technician is responsible for delivering effective mechanical and electrical maintenance within a critical data centre environment. The role includes:
- Planned and reactive maintenance
- Fault diagnosis and operational support
- Ensuring uptime, resilience, and compliance with safety and contractual requirements
This position is electrically biased, though the technician may also undertake cross-discipline tasks as needed.
Key expectations:
- Providing a minimum 20 days' annual leave shift cover each year
- Adapting duties to meet client needs and business requirements
Main Responsibilities (Including but not Limited to)
Maintenance & Operations
- Complete planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks assigned via the CAFM system (Aurora)
- Carry out:
- Fault finding, diagnosis, and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems
- Operation, maintenance, and monitoring of:
- Critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, HV/LV systems)
- Cooling systems
- CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, HVAC
- BMS-controlled equipment
- Support the Shift Lead and Supervisor in delivering contractual obligations and operational standards
Compliance & Safety
- Follow all company safety procedures, safe systems of work, and permit-to-work requirements
- Ensure correct use of:
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Adherence to site-specific health & safety rules
- Promptly report hazards, near misses, and incidents
- Ensure work meets statutory regulations and industry best practice
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Coordination & Communication
- Escort and support subcontractors in compliance with site rules and safety procedures
- Communicate job status, risks, and operational issues with:
- Contract support, the shift team, and management
- Accurately close out all jobs in Aurora, ensuring:
- Proper documentation
- Notes, time allocations
Client & Business Support
- Professionally represent the engineering team to the client at all times
- Support:
- Operational improvements
- Energy efficiency initiatives
- Asset lifecycle planning
- Adapt to changing requirements and undertake additional tasks as needed
Hours of Work
- Continental Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (day and nights)
Benefits
- Additional earnings through overtime – if wanted
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance (Single cover after 12 months’ service, upgradeable to partner/dependants)
- Flexible Benefits Scheme, including:
- Eye care vouchers
- Discounts on major retailers
- Salary sacrifice electric car lease scheme
- Loans for personal IT equipment
- Impartial financial/savings guidance
- Access to wellbeing programmes
- Company sick pay
- Employee recognition programmes for exceptional achievements
- Employee referral bonuses (generous payments)
- One working day per year allocated for local community volunteering
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for lifestyle matters)
- Provided Smartphone/Tablet, uniform, and PPE
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Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems
- Ability to support mechanical and fabric tasks when required
- Capability to work calmly in a critical environment during incidents
- Good communication skills for liaising with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors
- Competence using CAFM systems (Aurora experience preferred, but training provided)
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic abilities
- Understanding of:
- Risk assessments
- Method statements
- Permit-to-work processes
- Ability to work independently on shift and as part of a team
Experience
- Demonstrable experience in:
- Data centres
- Critical environments
- Similar high-reliability facilities
- PPM, reactive maintenance, and fault diagnosis on M&E equipment
- Experience working with:
- Subcontractors
- External service providers
- Shift work experience (desirable)
Qualifications
- Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent in Electrical Installation / Electrical Engineering
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- CP qualifications/appointment (LV/HV)
- Desirable:
- Additional mechanical qualification or experience
- Health & Safety training such as IOSH
Commitment to fair and respectful treatment of all applicants. Adjustments can be discussed - please contact the talent acquisition team.
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