Maintenance Engineer

Role Definition

The Data Centre Maintenance Engineer is responsible for operating and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment and systems to ensure that overall availability and reliability meets or exceeds defined service levels in accordance with Company specified policies, processes and procedures.

Core Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Operate and maintain all electrical, mechanical and HVAC equipment and systems under a rigorous change management system to maintain 100% uptime availability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot all site/plant equipment support systems, including logging and responding to incidents, problems, changes, escalation and resolution.
• Utilise operational systems such as BMS, PMS and CMS to maximum effectiveness.
• Manage subcontractor and contractor resources to deliver safe and quality service.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) scheduled activity.
• Manage contractors in line with the site Permit to Work (PtW) system.
• Promote a positive Health and Safety (H&S) culture across the site.
• Oversee critical works and act as an Authorised Person for electrical switching activities.
• Operate and maintain power supplies and environmental services to safeguard critical client systems and equipment.
• Perform site walkthroughs to verify efficient operation of equipment and monitoring systems.
• Act as a First Responder to critical incidents or events.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks.
• Carry out risk assessments of equipment maintenance and update as required.
• Develop and implement Operational Procedures (OPs) and Work Instructions.
• Create entries on the Service Desk ticketing system and manage alarms.
• Keep all tools and equipment in good condition.
• Maintain a rigorous change‑management culture to prevent downtime.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills (spoken and written) across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Effective collaboration and team empowerment experience.
• Proven innovation and problem‑solving skills using root‑cause analysis.
• Continuous improvement mindset and commitment to skill development.
• Leadership ability, influencing through example.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Engineering.
• AP12 or AP Authorised Person Training.
• At least 2 years post‑qualification experience.
• IT literacy – MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• IOSH – Working Safely (preferred).

Experience

• Troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for complex electrical and mechanical issues.
• Detailed understanding of change‑management processes.
• Proficiency with BMS, PMS, CMS and PPM/CAFM systems.
• Experience managing Permit to Work systems.
• Familiarity with OEM documentation.
• Independent and collaborative working skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer‑facing experience.
• Experience maintaining pumps, HVAC, compressors, boilers, steam systems, chillers, cooling towers, water systems, UPS, generators and related equipment.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine passion to drive change with efficiency, agility and detail orientation.
• Innovative thinking and willingness to question assumptions.
• Ability to build trust and foster safe, learning environments.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent (desirable).
• Professional electrical or mechanical certification (e.g., NCC, REC).
• Experience in troubleshooting low‑ and medium‑voltage electrical systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical/HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of national electrical safety guidelines.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll join a dedicated, vibrant and talent‑driven team passionate about data centres. We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave increasing with service, a birthday day off, a salary‑sacrifice pension scheme, private medical insurance, life insurance, well‑being programmes and regular learning opportunities.

Everyone’s Welcome

Pure values diversity, belonging and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments to support a fair and transparent recruitment process.

How to Apply

Submit your application online. If you need an alternative method, email careers@puredc.com. If you require reasonable adjustments, please share those requirements with us during the application process.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction