Data Center Senior Shift Technician

Company: CBRE
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Location: Slough
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Senior Shift Technician – Job Description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Senior Shift Technician to join the team located in Slough.

The successful candidate will be responsible for control and supervision of work tasks for planned and reactive maintenance, answering directly to the Shift Manager. They will also liaise with Engineering management and client personnel to ensure all maintenance work is carried out in accordance with site policies and procedures and within health and safety legislative requirements. The candidate will operate as an authorised person ensuring that all required safety paperwork is completed to a high standard while aligning with company policies and safe systems of work. While on site, the Senior Shift Technician will report to the Shift Manager and will be second in charge with regards to organising the work effort and will assist in coordinating work efforts by the shift teams to ensure all works are carried out safely, to a high standard and within site specific time constraints.

Role Summary

  • Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment, and systems to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements
  • Respond to Building Management System alarms and effect emergency repairs as needed
  • Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems
  • Ensure required switching schedules, SOPs and EOPs are created and utilised in line with Company policies and SSOW
  • Ensure that Evaporative Cooling Systems and domestic water systems are maintained to comply with the requirements of the L8 standard
  • Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of the above plant
  • Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of REALM task sheets
  • Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all in house tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices are adhered to
  • Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised and comply with contractual commitments and operating processes
  • Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and clients’ staff
  • Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment and compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required
  • Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors and that excellence in customer service is always delivered and promoted
  • Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life‑long learning
  • Ensuring work packs include required documentation including review of Subcontractor RAMS
  • Responsible for ensuring training and personal development kept up to date
  • Strong Team Culture will be required
  • Responsible for Incident Management in the event of any unplanned incidents / faults on site
  • HVAP responsibilities will be applicable to this role
  • Review and update of assigned Statutory and Subcontractor Log Books
  • Ensuring vendor reports are filed and uploaded to the relevant CMMS ticket with Corrective actions noted where required

Experience / Skillset Required

  • Manual Handling Training would be an advantage
  • HV Authorisation
  • Current Wiring Regulations certificate
  • Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline
  • Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification
  • Experienced in real time incident / fault management in a business‑critical environment
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a similar organisation
  • Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regard to maintenance activities
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Numerate & literate
  • Show diligence in safe working both for themselves and occupants of the premises
  • Self‑motivated, with a high level of personal integrity
  • Able to work well both in a team and alone
  • Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high‑pressure environments
  • Courteous and presentable as the role is both front and back of house, with exposure to the client at all levels
  • Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment
  • Incumbents must be flexible regarding working hours
  • PASMA & IPAF Preferred
  • Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems (Fire, PMS BMS)
  • Takes Ownership & Accountability

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026