Data Centre Mechanical Shift Technician

Data Centre Mechanical Shift Technician

Job ID 251652

Posted 02-Mar-2026

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Brentwood - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Mechanical Data Centre Engineer to join the team located in Essex.

The successful candidate will be responsible for control and supervision of work tasks for planned and reactive maintenance with support from the building engineering Supervisor and day team.

They will also be liaising 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.

Whilst on site the Data Centre Engineer will report to the Engineering Supervisor and will support the shift teams to ensure all works are carried out safely, to a high standard and within site specific time constraints.

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• 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 suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of all critical plant.
  
• 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 site operating processes.
  
• Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and Client staff.
  
• Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment and ensure 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 ensure 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 Support in the event of any unplanned incidents / faults on site.
  
• Experience of working with critical mechanical plant i.e. Chilled water systems, Pumps, ACU’s, Motors, Fans, Adiabatic cooling systems etc.
  

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• Manual Handling Training would be an advantage.
  
• HVAC.
  
• 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 regards 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.
  

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.

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry.

Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

We are committed to understanding each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. To ensure a genuine evaluation, we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions. We kindly request that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process to promote transparency and ensure a fair and equitable evaluation.