Data Centre Shift Technician

Data Centre Shift Technician - Northolt

A leading global facilities management provider is seeking an experienced Data Centre Shift Technician to join a high-performing critical environment team based at a live operational site in Northolt.

This is a hands-on technical role within a Tier-standard data centre, responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and uninterrupted operation of all electrical and mechanical systems supporting business-critical infrastructure.

You will work as part of a shift engineering team delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive fault response, and compliance-led maintenance activities. The role will also involve supporting HV/LV operations (where authorised), UPS and generator systems, BMS monitoring, and environmental control systems.

You will play a key part in maintaining uptime, responding to incidents, escalating technical issues appropriately, and ensuring all work is completed in line with strict SLA and health & safety standards.

Key Details

• 📍 Location: Northolt
• 💰 Salary: Up to £52,200
• 🕒 Shift-based role (including nights, weekends & bank holidays)
• 📄 Permanent position
• 🔌 Exposure to HV/LV systems, UPS, generators & critical infrastructure
• 🎓 Training and progression within critical environments
• 🏖 20 shift days holiday (with buy/sell option available)
• 💼 Pension scheme, life assurance & employee support programme
• 🚗 EV salary sacrifice & cycle-to-work schemes
• 📈 Strong technical development pathway within data centre operations

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across critical systems
• Support safe operation of UPS, generators, LV/HV systems and mechanical plant
• Carry out isolations, reinstatements and switching activities (where authorised)
• Operate permit-to-work systems and ensure full compliance with RAMS
• Monitor BMS and environmental systems, escalating issues where required
• Maintain accurate records using CMMS systems (SI-7 or equivalent)
• Respond to incidents and support fault diagnosis in a live environment
• Work closely with subcontractors, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met
• Support continuous uptime of critical infrastructure across the site
• Participate in shift handovers and maintain clear technical communication

We are looking for someone with:

• Electrical qualification (NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience within a critical environment (data centre, hospital, banking, FM, etc.)
• Strong understanding of UPS, generators, and electrical distribution systems
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance
• Good understanding of permit-to-work systems and H&S compliance
• Ability to work effectively on shift within a 24/7 operational environment
• Strong communication, fault-finding and problem-solving skills

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.