Critical Mechanical Shift Engineer – £52,000 – Essex in Romford)

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Critical MechanicalShift Engineer – £52,000 – Essex

Location: Essex


Salary: £52,000


Hours: Continental Shift Pattern (Days & Nights)


We are currently recruiting for an experienced CriticalShift Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join a leading facilities management provider supporting a mission‑critical data centre in Essex.


This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a high‑availability, critical environment where uptime, resilience, and operational excellence are paramount. You’ll join a business that genuinely values its engineers – offering structured progression, continuous training, and strong leadership committed to long‑term career development within the data centre sector.


Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across critical mechanical infrastructure.
  • Respond rapidly to plant failures and critical alarms to ensure maximum uptime and resilience.
  • Operate and maintain mechanical systems including CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, and associated pipework.
  • Fault‑find on chilled water systems, HVAC plant, UPS cooling systems, and water treatment equipment.
  • Monitor and operate Building Management Systems (BMS) and DCIM systems (Head End experience advantageous).
  • Support critical environment compliance, including permit to work systems, risk assessments, and method statements.
  • Conduct routine plant inspections, log readings, and ensure all statutory compliance tasks are completed.
  • Work collaboratively with electrical engineers and site teams to maintain Tier‑level operational standards.
  • Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations and data centre best practices.

Requirements

  • City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Plumbing & Heating, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience within critical environments (data centres, hospitals, banking, or high‑availability sites preferred).
  • Strong mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic ability within live plant rooms.
  • Experience working on chilled water systems and large‑scale HVAC infrastructure.
  • Understanding of critical cooling infrastructure and redundancy (N+1 / 2N configurations desirable).
  • Positive, proactive approach with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

What’s On Offer

  • £52,000 Salary
  • Continental shift pattern (work‑life balance built into rota)
  • Annual leave + bank holidays
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Company pension & private healthcare
  • Industry‑leading data centre training and career development
  • Clear progression pathway into Senior / Lead Engineer roles
  • Long‑term, stable contract within a high‑profile critical facility
  • Supportive and technically driven working environment

Ready to take the next step into the data centre sector — or further develop your critical environment experience?


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