Data Centre Shift/Day Technician Recruitment Open Day – 2nd June – East London
Recruitment Open Day Tuesday 2nd June – Docklands, London – Key Client Account
Job ID 277058
Posted 18-May-2026
Service line GWS Segment
Role type Full-time
Areas of Interest Building Management, Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management
Location(s) London – England – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Positions Available
- Electrical Day Technician
- Mechanical Day Technician
- Electrical Shift Lead (2LC)
- Electrical Shift Technician
To be considered for any of the above roles you will be expected to have detailed understanding of electrical or mechanical infrastructure. As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for the inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated assets within the Data Centre, with a primary focus on asset maintenance (Planned, Reactive and Corrective).
With a drive to increase reliability through proactive maintenance standards, you will take ownership of any issues related to associated systems within the facility. While supporting the teams in overall delivery of day to day operations in line with CBRE/Client processes and procedures.
To be considered for the lead positions you’ll be an existing HV authorized person, and for the day/shift roles there is also potential for you to be an HV Authorized Person for the site and actively contribute to the successful delivery of all critical works.
Key Tasks
- Operate systems within the Data Centre in a competent, effective and efficient manner. Having due regard to business risk and energy use.
- Making recommendations for improvement and providing concise technical reports when required.
- Working closely with the Data Centre Shift teams to ensure that all Specialist Sub Contractors visits are conducting works in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures/ MOP/PTW/ Client change requests.
- Ensure that Specialist Sub Contractor worksheets are signed off where necessary, that quality of work has been inspected and recommendations are communicated to the Data Centre Shift Leader.
- To provide backup as engineering relief cover in the event of annual leave, training or other absence within the engineering shift teams.
- Accurately reporting of all completed work orders, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks.
- Attend any meetings as requested, in conjunction with CBRE management.
- Undertaking and understanding of any relevant EOP scenario drills (Mock Drills).
- Response to all Data Centre client requests within SLA.
- Undertake Planned, Reactive and Corrective maintenance tasks as requested.
- Actively participate in QHSE compliance activities, such as Hazard/Near Miss Reporting and regular Toolbox Talks.
- Compliance with Client CEM process and procedures when undertaking all relevant work orders.
- Liaise with the supply chain, when ordering M&E components for remedial works.
- Attend nominated training courses as identified by CBRE management in line with DCS training matrix.
- Undertake Site Specific Technical Assessments and Skills Gap Analysis at intervals defined by CBRE/Client.
- Work with Data Centre Shift teams ensuring all plant rooms under CBRE control are maintained to the required show site standards.
- Evaluate and elevate any potential risks, with an assessment of impact, probable causes and mitigation opportunities.
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant QHSE policy and procedures.
Personal Specification
- Relevant electrical or mechanical experience (position dependent) in maintenance and repairs, preferably within a Critical Environment but not deemed essential.
- Authorised Person (HV & LV Systems) desirable
- Proactive in achieving operational excellence.
- Have good IT and report writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.
- Demonstrate a willingness to attend on and off site training for plant and systems this may require nights away from home on residential training courses.
- A high level of initiative
- A smart presentable uniformed appearance
- Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions.
- Enthusiasm and demonstration of pro‑activity, diligence and alertness, with the willingness to participate in appropriate training schemes.
- Integrity, honesty and punctuality is also expected.
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