Mechanical Shift Engineer - HVAC

HVAC Engineer Location: London NW2 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (occasional shift cover required) Salary – £50,000 + 10% performance based bonus, Family BUPA etc. At Pure DC, we design, build and operate sustainable data centres that power the digital world. We’re looking for a skilled HVAC Engineer to join our collaborative, multi-disciplinary operations team and help maintain mechanical systems that support critical infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role, working with state-of-the-art mechanical and HVAC systems in a fast-paced, safety-first environment. You’ll play a key role in keeping our systems running efficiently, safely and reliably – and you’ll be empowered to share ideas, solve problems and take ownership of your impact. What you’ll be doing: Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC, mechanical and plant systems including chillers, boilers, compressed air systems, pumps and steam equipment Use BMS, CMS and other systems to monitor, optimise and log system performance Work with the maintenance team on site walk-throughs, risk assessments and permit-to-work processes Liaise with internal teams and contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality outcomes Act as first responder to any issues affecting critical systems, helping to resolve and learn from incidents Support planned and reactive maintenance schedules with documentation and continuous improvement in mind What we’re looking for: A qualified engineer with at least 4 years’ post-certification experience in mechanical/HVAC environments Confident working independently or as part of a team in a high-integrity environment Someone who brings a proactive, problem-solving mindset and a desire to grow their expertise Strong communication skills and experience in customer-focused or regulated settings Essential qualifications and experience: HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent F-Gas Cat 1 (City & Guilds) Professional certification such as NCC or REC (or national equivalent) Legionella awareness Experience maintaining HVAC systems in complex or critical environments (data centre experience a plus) What we offer: The opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking company at the cutting edge of digital infrastructure A supportive environment that values safety, inclusion, and professional development Structured progression and access to ongoing training and mentoring At Pure DC, we value difference and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve – and to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Please note: All offers are subject to pre-employment screening to BS7858:2019 or equivalent.