Data Centre Facilities Supervisor

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Centre Facilities Supervisor to manage and maintain critical infrastructure, ensuring our data centres operate safely, securely, and efficiently at all times.

The Role

As a Data Centre Facilities Supervisor, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and performance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems within a mission‑critical environment. You will play a key role in ensuring uptime, compliance, and continuous improvement across all facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure including:
• CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC systems
• BMS/EMS monitoring and control systems
• High/low voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, grounding
• Manage mechanical systems:
• HVAC, air handling units, ventilation, filtration, humidity and temperature control
• Deliver planned preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM)
• Lead incident response, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis
• Support change management, commissioning, and facility upgradesEnsure integration and optimisation of building systems (BMS/EMS, SCADA, alarms)
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards (LOTO, permits, fire systems)
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives (PUE, cooling optimisation, sustainability targets)
• Manage contractors, vendors, and service agreements
• Support capital projects including planning, budgeting, commissioning, and handover

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 3–7 years’ experience in data centres or mission‑critical environments
• Hands‑on experience with electrical and mechanical infrastructure

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• Power systems (mains feeds, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDUs)
• Cooling systems (chillers, CRAC/CRAH, pump skids, HVAC)
• BMS/PMS systems and monitoring tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (SLDs, P&IDs, schematics)
• Knowledge of thermal management, energy efficiency, and data centre best practices
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and data centre environments

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, ONC/OND, Degree or equivalent)
• Relevant certifications such as IFMA, HVAC‑R, or electrical safety training are advantageous

Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding ability
• Clear communication and reporting skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Safety‑focused with strong procedural adherence
• Experience managing vendors and stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members

Additional Information

• Flexibility required for out‑of‑hours work during critical maintenance windows or incidents

If you’re an experienced facilities professional looking to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a high‑performing team driving operational excellence.

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