Data Centre Shift Engineer

We are currently recruiting for 6 Data Centre Engineers to work for a leading FM Service Provider on a prestigious Tier 4 data Centre in the Leicester area. This role will be ideal for a Maintenance Engineer from a critical environment looking for a new opportunity that offers career progression and the opportunity to work on a prestigious Data Centre contract.

My client is paying £37,200 – £38,400 plus OTE (4-5k), holiday and pension.

Purpose of the role;
As a Data Centre Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe, effective, critical operation and maintenance of the business critical services required for the operation of the Data Centres for a Banking contract.

The main purpose of the role is to carry out the operational and maintenance activities on site which deliver safe, resilient and reliable operating environments which support the client business.

Key Responsibilities;
As a Data Centre Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for the following activities;

1. Carrying out operational and maintenance activities as directed by the Shift Engineering Team Leader, ensuring work is executed in a safe and suitable manner.
2.Working as directed to ensure timely completion of PPM’s and reactive work to SLA.
3.Assisting with incident management and subsequent investigation to establish root cause.
4.Experienced in the operation and maintenance of data centre critical service systems. Able to accurately diagnose fault root causes.
5.Monitoring and maintaining equipment performance to ensure correct operation of the critical services of the Data Centres.
6.Working with staff, both in-house and external suppliers to deliver a highly focused client service.
7.Identifying ways in which the full range of maintenance services can be improved to maximise value, minimise cost, risk and downtime, whilst delivering the desired consistent quality of service. Then communicating identified opportunities to the DCEM
8.Working closely with colleagues to deliver against SLA’s, improve customer solutions and deliver customer satisfaction.
9.Working as necessary to deliver completion of routine planned, and emergent unplanned, maintenance activities.
10.Actively engaging with and participating in a culture of continuous improvement.
11.Understand the process used to procure equipment and services as necessary to maintain data centre operations. Contact suppliers as necessary to obtain costs for minor work.
12.Ensuring the maintenance of accurate plant records, information and reporting systems.
13.Delivering high quality customer service.
14.Providing call-out cover, as needed to maintain business continuity.
15.Be able, with suitable training, to cover the role of Shift Engineering Team leader.
16.Be aware of S.O.P, E.O.P and escalation procedure

Key Skills and Experience

Essential Skills and Experience of the Data Centre Engineer;
*Has worked in a continuous improvement culture
*Thorough technical knowledge and experience in operating and maintaining data centre critical services.
*A proactive attitude to work.
*An experienced engineer with proven record of success in a 24 /7 /365 operating environment.
*Awareness of the current legislation and mandatory standards relating to safe working practices.
*Technically qualified in appropriate engineering disciplines.

Please note; we will also consider candidate from a pharmaceutical, hospital or automotive background who is keen on working in a Data Centre environment. Candidates who have a strong mechanical, electrical, HVAC, AC, UPS or generator experience will also be considered.

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