Data Centre Critical Environment Facilities Engineer (Mechanical) - Contract
Location
Newport, South Wales (NP10 area)
On-site
- Start Date: ASAP
- Initial contract length expected to continue through 2027
- Working Pattern: Monday–Friday
Role Overview
We are seeking a Critical Environment Facilities Engineer (Mechanical) to support mechanical operations within a high-availability, mission‑critical data centre environment located in South Wales.
This is a net‑new contract role, responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day operation, monitoring, and preventative maintenance of critical mechanical infrastructure. The role requires a safety‑focused individual with experience working in regulated, uptime‑critical environments such as data centres, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or similar industrial settings.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities & Mechanical Operations
- Provide on‑site escort and oversight for third‑party contractors, sub‑contractors, vendors, and service providers
- Carry out facility rounds and inspections, performing initial condition assessments on mechanical and infrastructure equipment
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining the performance of mechanical systems supporting a critical environments operation
- Perform visual and non‑intrusive preventative maintenance activities across site systems
Mechanical Preventative Maintenance
- Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) preventative maintenance (single‑unit level)
- Air Handling Unit (AHU) filter replacements
- Rooftop Unit (RTU) HVAC preventative maintenance
- Generator quarterly and annual preventative maintenance
- VESDA alert and supervisory response activities (e.g. low airflow conditions)
- Eyewash station and duress button preventative maintenance inspections
Safety, Compliance & Procedures
- Ensure strict adherence to health & safety requirements, physical security controls, and site access procedures
- Follow approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Work safely and effectively within a live critical infrastructure environment at all times
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience working with mechanical systems in a high‑availability or critical environment, such as:
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing
- Oil & gas facilities
- Industrial or infrastructure‑heavy environments
- Minimum 5+ years relevant hands‑on experience in a technical or engineering capacity
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of preventative maintenance principles
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including extended and rotating shifts if required
- Basic proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Competitive pay (PAYE equivalent)
- Long‑term contract opportunity within a critical infrastructure environment
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