Senior Critical Maintenance Engineer London Park Royal Monday-Friday

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®. The Critical Facilities Engineer, Level IV, works Monday to Friday and takes a leading position within the operations team. The role requires technical expertise to maintain and evolve critical infrastructure, guide and mentor colleagues, and support senior staff while acting as a technical reference.

Responsibilities

• Maintain seamless operation of facility infrastructure through diligent maintenance practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor building and data‑centre alarms to ensure optimal performance.
• Oversee and execute hands‑on preventative maintenance on site infrastructure, including permit‑to‑work systems (UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, life‑safety systems; HV switching experience preferred, LV required).
• Perform and manage repairs and corrective maintenance on critical equipment to maintain uninterrupted service.
• Plan and execute planned maintenance activities to ensure infrastructure reliability.
• Maintain comprehensive site logs and data records, including MOPs and scripts.
• Assist senior staff in responding to on‑site incidents and take initiative in handling basic incidents based on expertise.
• Complete basic work requests and circuit installations efficiently.
• Participate actively in ongoing infrastructure projects to enhance facilities.
• Execute works projects to improve site functionality.

Qualifications

• Educational background: ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in a data‑centre environment or a closely related industry.
• In‑depth understanding of critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, BMS, chillers, life‑safety systems) and a history of LV certification.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous leave: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days (pro‑rata for shift positions).
• Comprehensive insurance and health benefits: life assurance, income protection, critical illness insurance, private healthcare, eye‑care coverage, and gymflex membership.
• Investment opportunities: employee stock purchase plan and company pension plan.
• Travel benefits: cycle‑to‑work scheme and annual season ticket loan.
• Career growth: excellent opportunities for advancement within the company.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political/organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.