Job Title: Critical Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias
Location: Hayes, West London
Site: Data Centre
Employer: Leading Facilities Management Company
Salary: £54,000 + excellent package
Shift Pattern: Continental Shift - Days & Nights
7am - 7pm
7pm - 7am The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Critical Shift Engineer - Electrical Bias to join a well-established and highly reputable Facilities Management provider, working on a prestigious data centre in Hayes, West London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Level 3 qualified Electrical Engineer looking for long-term stability, strong earning potential and career progression within a company that actively promotes from within.
Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you will be responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of critical electrical and building services systems, ensuring the site remains safe, compliant and operational 24/7.
Key Responsibilities
Working as part of a dedicated on-site critical engineering team
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
Maintaining and fault-finding on electrical systems and critical infrastructure
Carrying out regular inspections of electrical plant and equipment
Managing PPM schedules, logbooks and statutory compliance documentation
Responding to electrical breakdowns and faults in a timely and professional manner
Ensuring all critical systems are maintained to a high standard within the data centre environment
Supporting the wider M&E team with associated building services
PPM tasks to include, but not be limited to:
Emergency lighting
General lighting
Fire alarm systems
Electrical distribution systems
LV switchgear and distribution boards
UPS systems
Generators and associated equipment
Plant room inspections
AHUs & FCUs
Associated building services equipment Requirements
Electrical qualification - Level 3 essential:
NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
18th Edition Wiring Regulations - essential
2391 Testing & Inspection - desirable
Previous experience within a commercial, critical or data centre environment is highly advantageous Ideal Candidate
Strong Electrical Bias with a solid building services background
Experienced in PPM, reactive maintenance and electrical fault-finding
Comfortable working within a critical environment, ideally a data centre
Strong understanding of electrical safety and compliance
Professional and client-facing approach
Well-organised with strong attention to detail and compliance
Able to work effectively as part of a multi-skilled engineering team
Experience working on data centres, healthcare or other critical-site contracts is beneficial but not essential
Salary description
£52000.00 - £54000.00 per year