At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the operation of a Data Centre through hands-on engineering and operational support.
- Company: Join OCS UK & Ireland, a leading facilities management company with a strong commitment to values.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible pay, digital learning, and exclusive retail perks through our Hapi app.
- Other info: Be part of an award-winning team that values diversity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Technical aptitude and a willingness to learn; previous experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About The Role
Responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Data Centre facility through a combination of hands-on engineering activities and operational support functions.
The role provides technical assistance to the Data Centre Shift Team while supporting the Management Team on key compliance, asset management, contractor coordination, and inventory control processes.
The position operates as a hybrid site and office-based role, ensuring operational continuity, audit readiness, and effective management of critical infrastructure assets.
- Technical Support
- Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across site infrastructure.
- Assist with reactive maintenance activities and fault diagnosis.
- Maintain technical competency across site systems and equipment.
- Provide shift cover where operationally required.
- Asset and Inventory Management
- Manage critical spare parts inventory and stock levels.
- Coordinate equipment and material ordering activities.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and storage arrangements.
- Conduct routine asset verification exercises.
- Compliance and Documentation
- Maintain statutory compliance records and engineering documentation.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Ensure site logbooks, maintenance records, and technical documentation remain accurate and up to date.
- Maintenance Performance and Reporting
- Monitor reactive maintenance work orders and support close-out activities.
- Track maintenance trends and recurring equipment failures.
- Produce reports and performance information to support management decision-making.
About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnoverin excess of£2bn.
We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.
Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals.
We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
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Facilities Operations Technician (Data Centre) in Reading employer: OCS Group
OCS UK & Ireland is an award-winning employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering extensive training and development opportunities through the OCS Academy. Located in Hammersmith, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that values trust, respect, unity, and empowerment, alongside benefits such as flexible pay options and access to exclusive retail discounts. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce dedicated to making a positive impact in facilities management.
