Data Center Technical Operations Engineer

Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I

Location: London Heathrow LHR186

Contract 6 Months

Pay Rate £203 to £226 per day PAYE

Hours 40 per week

(Shift Based Role On site only)

We are hiring Data Center Technical Operations Engineers to support a live data centre environment in the Heathrow area. This is a hands on operational role focused on maintaining critical power and cooling infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and operate electrical and mechanical systems within a live data centre

Monitor UPS systems switchgear ATS diesel generators chillers HVAC and transformers

Take daily operational readings including temperature voltage and current

Troubleshoot incidents within internal SLAs

Supervise contractors performing servicing and preventive maintenance

Support commissioning activities power ups and infrastructure readiness

Participate in shift rotation including nights and on call

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Strong knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems

Preferred Experience

Experience in data centre engineering

Minimum 2 years experience in data centre operations

Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical or equivalent engineering discipline

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a high availability critical environment supporting power and cooling systems at scale.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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