Electrical and Mechanical Engineer

Company: Pulsant
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

  • On site role based at Pulsant’s South Gyle (Edinburgh) data centre – one of our largest sites and Scotlands most connected data centre.
  • 12-hour shifts, 4 on 4 off. Days (7am 7pm) and nights (7pm-7am).
  • Develop and grow your skills via our extensive learning and development pathways and company provided Udemy license.

About PulsantPulsant 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, youll 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. Youll 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, youll 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.?

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Posted: May 26th, 2026