Position: Data Centre Shift Technician
Location: Critical Data Centre, Reading
Salary: £49,400 per annum (£43,400 per annum + £6,000 shift allowance)
Hours: Continental shift pattern (0:700 to 19:00 / 19:00 to 07:00)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 23 days holiday, holiday buy scheme (up to 5 extra days), gym access, and overtime available.
About the Role
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading facilities maintenance provider for a Data Centre Shift Technician to join their team in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile site, ensuring the reliability of critical systems within a state-of-the-art data centre environment.
This position offers a highly competitive salary, shift allowance, and excellent career progression opportunities within a dynamic and supportive team.
What s Involved:
* Conduct preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on critical equipment.
* Monitor and troubleshoot BMS and SCADA systems .
* Work alongside and oversee subcontractors during planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
* Maintain water systems in compliance with L8 Legionella legislation .
* Respond to helpdesk and client requirements promptly, ensuring SLAs are met.
* Carry out daily site checks, ensuring plant rooms are clean, safe, and operational.
* Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve building systems and processes.
Key Requirements:
* Technical qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering.
* Strong understanding of Generators, Cooling Systems, and UPS Systems .
* Awareness of site criticality and associated risks.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills.
* Knowledge of LV distribution systems .
* A valid UK driving license .
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team on a critical site with exceptional career growth potential. If you re a proactive, technically skilled engineer looking for a new challenge, this role is for you.