Datacentre Facilities Engineer in London

Heathrow - with travel to other sites as required. Please note, to be considered for this role you must be eligible for SC Clearance and hold a full UK driving licence.

You may or may not have experience of working in a Data Centre! We are looking for a Facilities Engineer who is keen to expand their knowledge into the high availability arena of data centres. You will probably have worked your way through an apprenticeship and be looking today to take on more responsibility while being supported in obtaining further professional qualifications.

Communication skills, both written and verbal, are vital as well as aptitude in reading and interpretation of technical documents. You must demonstrate good practical and problem-solving skills, be able to work both independently and as part of a team. We expect you to have working knowledge of LV Electrical systems, HVAC, and Security Systems. The health and safety of you and your colleagues takes priority, and you will be expected to undertake training in this area as part of your induction process. Holding a full driving licence is a key requirement as the role will take you across multiple sites.

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Monitor and maintain power (UPS, generators), cooling, and fire detection/suppression systems.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Actively diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform daily, weekly, or monthly inspections of infrastructure using PPM schedules. Work on site with external contractors and supervise contractors for repairs.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including OSHA and site-specific policies.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Use building management systems (BMS) to monitor systems and react to changes.
• Project Coordination: Assist clients on the data floor to ensure best practice is followed in the safe racking of equipment.
• Traveling: As required to other sites to assist during times of staff shortage or specific projects requiring additional personnel.

• Technical Expertise: Working knowledge of critical infrastructure, including electrical systems (switchgear, generators) and HVAC systems.
• Education: You may have come through an Electrical or Mechanical services apprenticeship or through a specific M&E university route: you will be fully supported in gaining qualifications specific to the Data Centre industry as well as Electrical and Mechanical services.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot systems under pressure.
• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work with IT, contractors, and vendors. Keeping a cool head when others don’t.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work on-call, weekends, or holidays to ensure 24/7 operations.

During the first 6 months, you will be working Monday to Friday days only based at our facility near Heathrow Airport. You will also spend time in other sites located within 20 miles supporting and learning. As Data Centres are 24/7/365 operations, you may be required to support planned activity at any time. After 6 months, your role will include regular visits to the other sites supporting the wider facilities team.