Data Centre Electrical Engineer

Data Centre Engineer - Crawley

Location: Crawley, RH10
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting experienced Data Centre Engineers for a critical facilities environment in Crawley. Opportunities are available for both Day Shift Engineers and Shift Relief Engineers, maintaining essential mechanical and electrical (M&E) infrastructure to ensure reliable, uninterrupted data centre operations.

You will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, plant inspections, fault-finding and monitoring critical systems, including diesel generators, chillers, ventilation, cooling systems, control panels and LV electrical distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on critical M&E infrastructure.
• Maintain generators, chillers, HVAC, CRAH units, dry air coolers and ventilation systems.
• Monitor the Building Management System (BMS), respond to alarms and identify potential equipment failures.
• Complete plant inspections, fault-finding and emergency response activities.
• Support HV/LV technical operations and maintain safe working practices.
• Assist with Permit to Work procedures and supervise subcontractors on site.
• Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) and ensure work is completed safely.
• Complete shift reports, maintenance records and compliance checks.
• Ensure critical systems remain stable and operational, minimising the risk of downtime.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised electrical engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a critical environment, ideally a data centre.
• Practical knowledge of generators, cooling, HVAC and LV electrical distribution.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance and fault-finding.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to equipment faults and alarms.
• Willingness to complete the AP15 course within the first 12 months.
• Ability to meet BS7858 security screening requirements.

Option 1: Shift Relief Engineer

46,000 basic + 10% company bonus + 10% shift allowance

• Permanent position with no callout.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.
• 20 shift days of annual leave.
• Fully funded training, including HVAP and LVAP courses.
• Private healthcare for employees and their families, including children up to age 24.
• 600 annual dental cashback.
• 50 monthly gym contribution.
• Up to 100 monthly wellbeing/treatment claims.
• Good pension and discounted company share schemes.
• Life assurance, ill-health cover and enhanced sick pay after one year.
• Additional benefits including Perkbox, technology schemes and cycle-to-work scheme.

Option 2: Day Shift Engineer

44,000 basic + 10% company bonus

• Permanent position with no callout.
• 12-hour day shifts, working 2 days one week and 5 days the next.
• Approximately 162 working shifts per year, excluding annual leave.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate.
• 20 shift days of annual leave.
• Fully funded training, including HVAP and LVAP courses.
• Private healthcare for employees and their families, including children up to age 24.
• 600 annual dental cashback.
• 50 monthly gym contribution.
• Up to 100 monthly wellbeing/treatment claims.
• Good pension, discounted company share schemes, life assurance and enhanced sick pay.
• Additional benefits including Perkbox, technology schemes and cycle-to-work scheme.

Interested in exploring either opportunity? Apply today to find out more.

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