HVAP Data Centre Shift Leader

HVAP Data Centre Shift Leader Harlow £64,000

Introduction:
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced HVAP Shift Leader to join a leading facilities services provider at a high-profile data centre in Harlow. This role is ideal for an electrically biased professional with a strong background in critical environments and proven leadership experience.

Role Overview:
You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and leading a dedicated engineering team in a live data centre environment. The position operates on a continental shift pattern, requiring hands-on involvement in both technical and managerial aspects of site maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of engineers on a continental shift rota (4/6/4/4/3/3/4)

• Managing HV systems and operations across the site

• Carrying out HV switching, writing switching schedules, and leading critical operations

• Overseeing reactive and planned maintenance for all electrical systems

• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and site RAMS

• Acting as the senior point of contact during shifts for all technical escalations

• Managing shift reports, logs, and engineering handovers

• Driving team performance and training development

Qualifications & Experience:

• 35 years experience in a lead or supervisory role within a critical/data centre environment

• City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

• Valid HV Authorised Person certificate

• Proven experience carrying out HV switching and writing switching schedules

• Solid understanding of critical systems including UPS, generators, and BMS

• Experienced in RAMS, permit to work systems, and health & safety leadership

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

On Offer:

• £64,000 basic salary

• Continental shift pattern (6am6pm)

• 20 days annual shift leave

• Company pension scheme

• Life insurance

• Clear progression opportunities in a growing critical environment team

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