Technician I

Experienced Shift Technician responsible for the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of critical infrastructure within a high-availability data centre environment. Working as part of a 24/7 shift team to ensure maximum uptime, operational resilience, and compliance with health, safety, and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Performed planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on critical systems including:
• LV electrical systems
• UPS systems and standby generators
• HVAC / CRAC cooling infrastructure
• BMS and monitoring systems
• Fire suppression and detection systems
• Conducted routine plant inspections, fault diagnosis, and first-line response to critical alarms and incidents.
• Supported contractor management, permit-to-work procedures, and safe system of work compliance.
• Monitored building and environmental conditions to maintain uptime and operational efficiency.
• Escalated critical issues appropriately and contributed to incident reporting and root cause analysis.
• Maintained accurate maintenance records, shift logs, and compliance documentation.
• Assisted with switching operations, isolations, and emergency response procedures in a mission-critical environment.
• Worked collaboratively with engineering teams, facilities management, and external vendors to support continuous operations.

Skills & Experience

• Critical environment / mission-critical facilities maintenance
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Fault finding and troubleshooting
• Preventative and reactive maintenance
• Data centre operations
• Health & Safety compliance
• Permit-to-work systems
• BMS / monitoring platforms
• Emergency response procedures
• Team collaboration within 24/7 shift operations

Certifications (Optional to Include)

• City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• HV/LV Authorised Person or awareness training
• IOSH / Health & Safety certifications

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