DC Day Technician - Longcross

Job Title: Data Centre Day Technician (HVAP)

Location: Longcross, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift
Sector: Data Centres/Engineering & Critical Facilities

Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Day Technician (High Voltage Authorised Person) to join a mission-critical engineering team at a cutting-edge data centre campus in Longcross. This role is ideal for a skilled electrical professional with experience in critical environments who is looking to step into a key position within a dynamic and highly technical facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily walk-rounds to ensure the operational status of all plant and equipment
• Issue and manage Permit to Work (PTW), Authorisation to Work (ATW), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), and dynamic risk assessments
• Act as an on-site escort for contractors and third-party vendors
• Respond to and resolve reactive faults, breakdowns, and emergency call-outs
• Conduct proactive maintenance and remedial works across electrical and mechanical systems
• Take meter readings and support energy efficiency initiatives
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) activities in line with contractual obligations
• Update and manage internal maintenance systems (eg CAFM) to track asset history and job completion
• Participate in monthly generator tests and fire alarm testing
• Ensure on-site documentation and logbooks are kept up to date and compliant
• Use client ticketing systems to manage and close reactive work orders in line with SLAs
• Monitor and report on building fabric conditions, ensuring timely repairs and actions

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a data centre or critical environment
• Electrical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• HVAP status or working toward High Voltage Authorised Person qualification
• Strong understanding of M&E systems and compliance frameworks
• Experience using CAFM and digital maintenance management systems
• Comfortable working under pressure in a high-availability environment
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Good attention to detail and ownership of responsibilities

• Electrical testing & inspection certification
• Low Voltage Authorised Person certification
• IPAF and PASMA certifications
• Harness inspection training
• HVAC system awareness or qualifications

• A critical role within a high-profile data centre environment
• Training and development in HV, electrical systems, and compliance
• Day shift schedule promoting work-life balance
• Long-term career growth in one of the most rapidly evolving sectors in engineering