Datacentre Facilities Engineer
Heathrow - with travel to other sites as required
Please note, to be considered for this role you must be eligible for SC Clearance and full, UK driving license.
You may or may not have experience of working in a Data Centre! We are looking for a Facilities Engineer who is keen to expand their knowledge into the high availability arena of data centres.
You will probably have worked your way through an apprenticeship and be looking today to take on a more responsibility while being supported in obtaining further professional qualifications.
Communication skills both Written and Verbal are vital as well as aptitude in reading and interpretation of technical documents,
You must demonstrate good practical and problem-solving skills, be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
We expect you to have working knowledge of LV Electrical systems, HVAC and Security Systems.
The H&S of you and your colleges takes priority and you will be expected to undertake training in this area and as part of your induction process.
Holding a full Driving Licence is a key requirement as the role will take you across multiple sites
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Project Coordination: Assist with clients onto the data floor to ensure best practice is followed in the safe racking of equipment
- Traveling: As required to other sites to assist as required during times of staff shortage or specific projects requiring additional personal
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Technical Expertise: Working Knowledge of critical infrastructure, including electrical systems (switchgear, generators) and HVAC systems.
- Education: You may have come through an Electrical or Mechanical services apprenticeship or through a specific M&E university route: you will be fully supported in gaining qualifications specific to the Data Centre Industry as well as Electrical and Mechanical services. We are open to talk to the right person demonstrate that you are willing to learn and we will support you.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot systems under pressure.
- Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work with IT, contractors, and vendors. Keeping a cool head when others don’t
- Flexibility: Willingness to work on-call, weekends, or holidays to ensure 24/7 operations.
During the first 6 Month you will be working Monday/Friday Days only based at our facility Near Heathrow Airport, you will also spend time in other sites located within 20 miles supporting and learning.
As Data Centres are 24/7/365 operations you may be required to support planned activity at any time.
After 6 Months your role will include regular visits to the other sites supporting the wider facilities team.
Please note, to be considered for this role you must be eligible for SC Clearance and full, UK driving license.