At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and support a cutting-edge liquid cooling system in a dynamic data centre environment.
- Company: Join a leading UK-based data centre specialist with a global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting new project with no legacy issues to hold you back.
- Qualifications: Experience in data centres and a strong mechanical engineering background required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
- Mechanical Engineer
- Data Centre | Static / Shift-Based | Permanent
This is a static, site-based role for someone who wants to get in on the ground floor of a brand-new liquid cooling system on a newly installed contract.
You'll be working for a UK-based data centre specialist that handles design, build and maintenance under one roof.
They operate across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the US, serving clients who need complex data centre infrastructure delivered without error, and their pitch is simple: one company, one team, full accountability end to end.
This isn't a role where you're inheriting someone else's problems.
Because the system and the contract are both new, there are no legacy issues to fix.
You'll be part of a static site team providing round-the-clock cover, working to strict health & safety and permit-to-work procedures within a live, critical environment.
What you'll do
- Maintain and support a brand-new liquid cooling system, with training provided.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical plant and cooling infrastructure across the data centre.
- Monitor system performance, respond to alarms and faults, and carry out first-line diagnostics and repairs.
- Complete routine inspections, PPMs and statutory checks in line with site procedures and manufacturer guidance.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs and compliance documentation.
- Work to strict health & safety, permit-to-work and site access procedures within a live, critical environment.
- Escalate and coordinate with specialist subcontractors or OEM support where required.
- What you'll need
- Data centre experience is essential.
- Strong mechanical engineering background, ideally HVAC, cooling systems or critical plant maintenance.
- Comfortable working on new technology.
- Able to work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern.
- Methodical, safety-conscious, and confident working independently as well as part of a shift team.
- Recognised mechanical qualification (e. g. NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND) or equivalent trade background
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