Shift Technician

Shift Technician – Building Services (Critical Data Centre Environment)

Confidential Employer - UK Data Centre Sector

Location: Corsham | Full-time | Shift Pattern

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Shift Technician to support the operation and maintenance of a mission-critical data centre environment. This role is ideal for an experienced building services or facilities professional with a strong understanding of critical infrastructure, compliance, and high-availability systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain critical building services systems within a 24/7 data centre environment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and respond to reactive maintenance tasks across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Monitor BMS and critical alarms, escalating issues in line with site procedures.
• Support the operation of UPS systems, generators, CRAC/CRAH units, HV/LV infrastructure, fire suppression, and cooling systems.
• Conduct routine inspections, fault finding, and first-line diagnostics to minimise downtime and operational risk.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health & safety regulations, site SOPs, EOPs, and permit-to-work systems.
• Liaise with specialist subcontractors and support vendor management activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift logs, and incident reports.
• Participate in shift handovers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working within critical environments such as data centres, hospitals, banking, utilities, or high-availability facilities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical building services systems.
• Familiarity with BMS monitoring and critical infrastructure operations.
• Ability to work effectively within a rotating shift pattern.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving capability under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
• HV/AP awareness or authorisation desirable.
• IOSH or equivalent health & safety certification advantageous.

What We’re Looking For

• Calm and professional approach in high-pressure environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Reliable, adaptable, and safety-focused mindset.
• Interest in developing within the growing critical infrastructure and data centre sector.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowance
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and development within critical infrastructure
• Pension and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a fast-growing data centre environment