At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the maintenance team and manage operations in a critical data centre environment.
- Company: Established data centre provider with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a cutting-edge facility.
- Qualifications: Electrical qualifications and experience in data centre operations required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Facilities Engineering / Technical Manager - Client Direct / In-house - Data Centre - Slough - Up to £70,000 per annum
Are you looking for a role Client side / In-house? Are you looking to come off Shift? Are you looking for a role in Slough and have Data Centre experience? Fantastic opportunity to work as part of the In-house maintenance team for an established Data Centre provider. CBW are currently recruiting for a Facilities Engineering / Technical Manager to be based on a critical data centre in Slough. The successful candidate will be electrically qualified with a proven track record in critical environments (Ideally a Data Centre).
Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pm. Flexible approach to working hours (Out of hours work).
Key duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage day to day operation including repair and maintenance, Security, change control process, procurement, accounting & budgeting related issues.
- Manage subcontractors and provide a 12 month planner of contractor site visits/PPMs.
- Manage/execute Data Centre’s expansion, modification, maintenance or new customer move-in projects.
- Preparation of maintenance contract & tender document.
- Supervise and liaise with external vendors in respect of regular communications and ad-hoc work and respond to issues that arise.
- Manage specifications, problems, issues, performance, and administration.
- Prepare Management report, PowerPoint presentation, SOP/EOP, Critical activities planning such as Power down & Pull-the-Plug test, Emergency / Disaster Recovery plans / Business Continuity Plans, Data Centre customers’ report.
- As an incident manager to manage all incidents and prepare incident reports.
- Engage with internal stakeholders to gain feedback on customers’ enquiry.
- Intervene, analyse, manage and resolve business conflicts between the company and the vendors/suppliers.
- Implement procedures of safety system and performance measurement like scorecard to ensure quality and reliability of services meeting client’s requirements.
- Provide superior customer service to clients through all Facility functions.
- Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are being maintained and proactively self-reporting the problems of facilities.
- Able to track and update on the financial budget.
- Liaise with MEP, IDC, Security and Office Manager and produce datacentre operation report on a weekly basis.
- Responsible for Data Centre Facility Management operations.
- Establish engineering and operation procedures and roll out for site staff.
- Ensure compliance with all local statutory regulations.
- Managing all vendors to carry out maintenance for all installations during weekend and review maintenance reports.
- Provide solutions for technical issues.
- Participate in Disaster Recovery Plan per the Client’s requirement.
- Manage and Monitor the Data Centre Infrastructure Management System and all sub-systems including but not limited to BMS, PMS, and SMS.
- Update technical drawing regularly / Inventory list / Asset list.
- Audit FM shift handover/performance/work/Procedure monthly and CMI own the right to audit internally.
Requirements:
- City & Guilds Level 2&3 and AM2 or equivalent.
- City & Guilds 18th Edition IEE Regulations.
- Proven track record of handling Uptime Certification is a must.
- HV & LV Authorised Person (Highly desirable / Not essential).
- Experience in facilities operation in Data Centre, Telecommunications industry.
- Able to coordinate with utility company and deal with High Voltage.
- Knowledge of critical facilities including Chiller, CRAC, UPS, STS.
- Strong leadership, people, and communication skills.
- Strong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Engineering Manager in Slough employer: CBW Staffing Solutions
CBW Staffing Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glasgow where your skills as a Commercial Plumber and Legionella Risk Assessor will be valued. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ongoing training opportunities and a supportive culture that prioritises health and safety. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative team atmosphere.
