Shift Technician – In House Data Centre

Company: RG Setsquare
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Location: London
Job Description:

Shift Technician – In House Data Centre

Liverpool Street, London

£52,000 Basic Salary + £5,200 Shift Allowance (£57,200 Total Package)

10% Annual Bonus

Continental Days Shift | 7am – 7pm

Direct Data Centre Operator | Permanent

Join a Leading Data Centre Operator in the Heart of London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Shift Technician to join a world-class data centre operator at their London facility in Liverpool Street.

This role is ideal for an electrically qualified engineer looking to develop their career within a critical environment. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the site’s mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime and reliability across electrical and mechanical systems that support a 24/7 operation.

Working as part of a dedicated technical operations team, you’ll be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, responding to reactive faults and supporting the safe operation of the data centre’s critical infrastructure.

The Role

  • Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on critical infrastructure.
  • Monitoring and operating building management and critical monitoring systems.
  • Maintaining electrical and mechanical plant including UPS systems, generators, switchgear and cooling equipment.
  • Responding to alarms, incidents and equipment failures.
  • Supporting emergency response activities and fault diagnosis.
  • Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with site procedures and permit-to-work systems.
  • Supervising contractors and specialist service providers where required.
  • Updating maintenance records and CMMS systems accurately.
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
  • Assisting with compliance, statutory inspections and operational reporting.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working within a data centre, critical environment, commercial building, banking, healthcare, pharmaceutical or industrial setting.
  • Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical building services maintenance.
  • Understanding of critical infrastructure such as UPS systems, generators and cooling plant.
  • Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, Apprenticeship or equivalent).
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems would be beneficial.
  • Ability to work effectively within a shift team.
  • A proactive approach with a focus on safety, quality and operational excellence.

Salary & Benefits

Package

  • £52,000 Basic Salary
  • £5,200 Shift Allowance (10%)
  • £57,200 Total Earnings
  • 10% Annual Company Bonus
  • Permanent Position

Healthcare & Wellbeing

  • Private Healthcare for Employee & Family (including children up to 24 years old)
  • Family Dental plan Scheme
  • 50% Gym Membership Contribution (up to £100 per month)

Financial Benefits

  • 4% Employee Pension Contribution
  • 6% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
  • Employee Share Purchase Scheme & Share Discounts

Lifestyle Benefits

  • 20 Shift Days
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Perkbox Employee Discount Platform
  • Virgin Tech Rewards Scheme

Training & Development

  • Fully Funded Training Programme
  • HV Authorised Person Training
  • LV Authorised Person Training
  • Data Centre-Specific Technical Accreditation’s
  • Clear Career Progression Opportunities
  • Opportunity to Progress into Senior Technician, Shift Leader and Lead Engineer Positions

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected names in the data centre sector. You’ll receive industry-leading training, exposure to some of the UK’s most advanced critical facilities and a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within a rapidly growing industry.

Whether you’re currently working as a Critical Facilities Technician, Electrical Shift Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Data Centre Technician or Building Services Engineer, this role offers an excellent route into a highly rewarding mission-critical environment.

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Posted: October 17th, 2026