Data Centre Critical Environment Facilities Engineer (Mechanical)

Data Centre Critical Environment Facilities Engineer (Mechanical) - Contract

Location

Newport, South Wales (NP10 area)

On-site

Contract Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Initial contract length expected to continue through 2027
• Working Pattern: Monday–Friday

Role Overview

We are seeking a Critical Environment Facilities Engineer (Mechanical) to support mechanical operations within a high-availability, mission-critical data centre environment located in South Wales.

This is a net-new contract role, responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, monitoring, and preventative maintenance of critical mechanical infrastructure. The role requires a safety-focused individual with experience working in regulated, uptime-critical environments such as data centres, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or similar industrial settings.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Mechanical Operations

• Provide on-site escort and oversight for third-party contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and service providers
• Carry out facility rounds and inspections, performing initial condition assessments on mechanical and infrastructure equipment
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining the performance of mechanical systems supporting a critical environments operation
• Perform visual and non-intrusive preventative maintenance activities across site systems

Mechanical Preventative Maintenance

• Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) preventative maintenance (single-unit level)
• Air Handling Unit (AHU) filter replacements
• Rooftop Unit (RTU) HVAC preventative maintenance
• Industrial chiller preventative maintenance
• Humidifier preventative maintenance
• Fire pump preventative maintenance
• Fire alarm preventative maintenance
• Generator quarterly and annual preventative maintenance
• VESDA alert and supervisory response activities (e.g. low airflow conditions)
• Eyewash station and duress button preventative maintenance inspections

Safety, Compliance & Procedures

• Ensure strict adherence to health & safety requirements, physical security controls, and site access procedures
• Follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Work safely and effectively within a live critical infrastructure environment at all times

Required Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Previous data centre experience
• Proven experience working with mechanical systems in a high-availability or critical environment, such as:
• Data centres
• Hospitals
• Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing
• Oil & gas facilities
• Industrial or infrastructure-heavy environments
• Minimum 5+ years relevant hands-on experience in a technical or engineering capacity
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of preventative maintenance principles
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including extended and rotating shifts if required
• Basic proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay (PAYE equivalent)
• Long-term contract opportunity within a critical infrastructure environment