Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

On site role based at Pulsant's South Gyle (Edinburgh) data centre - one of our largest sites and Scotland’s most connected data centre. 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off. Days (7am – 7pm) and nights (7pm-7am).

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About Pulsant: Pulsant is a leading UK data centre and digital infrastructure platform which provides highly interconnected colocation and private Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) capabilities nationwide. Our dedicated team of around 300 professionals (with an average tenure of 7 years), support around 700 clients across the UK.

Role overview: In this varied role, you’ll provide first-fix support on M&E and minor fabric repairs, oversee and coordinate contractors, and ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met to the highest standard. You’ll deliver small project works both independently and as part of a team, while also offering technical guidance and supervision on larger tasks. With the ability to contribute to reports and audits for the management team, you’ll play a key part in keeping our operation running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver responsive, high-quality support to internal and external clients, consistently exceeding expectations.
• Maintain accurate records, complete reports, and ensure timely updates across all systems.
• Uphold strict health and safety, security, and compliance standards across the site and facilities.
• Follow Pulsant processes, including incident escalation and access control procedures.
• Monitor systems, environment, and M+E infrastructure.
• Manage tickets efficiently, logging issues and providing timely, professional responses.
• Support day-to-day site operations, ensuring security, integrity, and smooth functionality.
• Perform preventative maintenance (PPM) and ensure facility upkeep and reliability.
• Manage stock, assets, and critical spares within the data centre.
• Escort and assist third-party vendors and engineers on site.
• Contribute to infrastructure rollouts, migrations, decommissions, and refresh projects.
• Capture and maintain accurate asset data, including photos and serial numbers for auditing and troubleshooting.
• Involvement with testing and handover, and knowledge and understanding of any new M+E infrastructure installed monitoring the facility.
• Responsible for undertaking the duties of an LV Authorised person on site, including planning, documentation and implementation with a strict adherence to safety protocols.
• This role requires the willingness of providing holiday cover and overtime support within the team and occasionally other sites within the region.
• As part of this role, you will be required to handle confidential information and/or sensitive data in a professional manner and in line with existing Company processes and policies.
• Whilst this person will predominantly work at our South Gyle data centre, occasionally there will be a requirement to work at one of our other data centres in Edinburgh/North East England.

What / who we're looking for:

• Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer, with experience working within a critical, industrial or commercial environment.
• Electrical training and qualifications e.g., 18th edition wiring regulations.
• Basic IT skills, Word and Excel.
• Experience in some of the following would be very beneficial - L.V. switching, HVAC Systems, UPS Circuitry, Generators, BMS Systems, Fire Preventative Systems.

Pulsant offers:

• A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being.
• A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years.
• Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, Electric vehicle scheme, on-site parking, free breakfast and snacks, monthly pizza lunches, Udemy license and more.

Equal opportunity employer statement: At Pulsant, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has a strong sense of belonging. We want all individuals to feel respected, heard, and empowered to contribute and succeed. If there is any way we can support you—such as providing reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process—please note this in your application, or reach out to us by email: careers@pulsant.com