Facilities Engineer- Datacentre

Elevation Recruitment Group's Engineering Services Division are supporting our client with the recruitment of a Datacentre Facilities Engineer based in London (Heathrow area).

The Datacentre Facilities Engineer will initially be based at their Heathrow site, with the ability to travel to other sites when requested (vehicle provided for travel between sites).

Key Responsibilities of the Datacentre Facilities Engineer include:

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Monitor and maintain power (UPS, generators), cooling, and fire detection/suppression systems.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Actively diagnose mechanical and electrical issues
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform daily, weekly, or monthly inspections of infrastructure using PPM Schedules. Working on site with external contractors and supervising contractors for repairs.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including OSHA and site-specific policies.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Use building management systems (BMS) to monitor systems and react to changes

Required Skills and Qualifications for the Datacentre Engineer include:

• Working Knowledge of critical infrastructure, including electrical systems (switchgear, generators) and HVAC systems.
• Apprentice trained M&E or Facilities Engineer
• Problem-Solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot systems under pressure.
• Collaboration & Communication Skills
• Willingness and flexibility to work on-call, weekends, or holidays to ensure 24/7 operations
• Full UK driving licence
• Eligible for full in depth SC Clearance

If you are a Datacentre Facilities Engineer looking for a new challenge in your local area, or a Facilities Technician who would love to branch out into Datacentre work, please apply now. For more information, please contact Anna Morgan