Facilities Maintenance Technician in Hounslow

Facilities Maintenance Technician in Hounslow

Hounslow Full-Time No working from home possible
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*The candidate must have eligibility to work full-time in the UK*

We are currently looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician in a 12 month contract in the Nort-West of London.

You will work as part of a team responsible for maintaining mission-critical equipment including liquid cooling, power distribution systems, generators, and UPS systems.

This role operates on a shift rotation supporting 24/7 data center operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems
  • Conduct routine plant inspections and equipment checks to ensure systems are operating correctly
  • Monitor alarms and system performance using Building Management Systems (BMS) and other monitoring tools
  • Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting across infrastructure systems including power distribution and cooling equipment
  • Support operation and testing of critical systems including liquid cooling systems and cooling equipment, diesel generators, UPS systems, and switchgear.
  • Supervise specialist vendors performing maintenance or repair activities on site
  • Follow permit-to-work and safety procedures for all maintenance and operational activities
  • Participate in incident response and support troubleshooting during infrastructure events
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and operational logs
  • Support testing activities including generator tests and infrastructure failover exercises

A Typical Day may include:

  • Performing daily plant inspections across mechanical and electrical infrastructure
  • Monitoring alarms and system status through the Building Management System (BMS)
  • Responding to infrastructure alerts and assisting with initial troubleshooting
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance tasks on site equipment
  • Supporting generator tests and infrastructure system checks
  • Supervising vendors performing maintenance activities
  • Completing shift logs, plant status reports and operational handovers

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience working with mechanical and electrical infrastructure systems
  • Hands-on experience performing maintenance, inspections or troubleshooting on plant equipment
  • Knowledge of infrastructure systems such as:
    • Liquid cooling systems – Primary area of expertise sought, followed by other cooling and mechanical systems.
    • HVAC / cooling systems
    • pumps, motors or industrial equipment
    • power distribution equipment
    • UPS systems
  • Ability to follow operational procedures and safety standards
  • Willingness to work in a shift-based environment supporting 24/7 operations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Mechanical and electrical qualification (hands on apprenticeship, diploma or equivalent experience)
  • Experience working in data centres, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants or critical environments
  • Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) or similar monitoring systems
  • Experience working with permit-to-work or safety management systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds

We welcome applicants with experience from a range of technical environments including:

  • Data centres or critical facilities
  • Building services or facilities maintenance
  • Industrial or manufacturing plants
  • Utilities or power generation
  • Military technical roles
  • Large commercial facilities such as hospitals or airports

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Facilities Maintenance Technician in Hounslow employer: Adaptive HVM

Join a forward-thinking company in the heart of West London, where as a Senior Facilities Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and operational excellence. We offer a collaborative work culture that values employee growth through training and development opportunities, ensuring you can thrive in your role while contributing to impactful projects. With competitive benefits and a commitment to safety and efficiency, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a cutting-edge environment.

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Contact Details:

Adaptive HVM Recruitment Team