Mechanical and Electrical Engineer

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Manchester
2 weeks ago
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  • Hours - 37.5 hours per week, shift work between 7am 7pm
  • Can be based from any of Pulsant's central region data centres (Manchester, Rotherham, Birmingham or Milton Keynes)

About Pulsant

Pulsant is a leading UK digital infrastructure provider, offering innovative edge infrastructure solutions through our PlatformEdge. With 14 strategically located data centres and a dedicated team of over 300 professionals (with an average tenure of 7 years), we support 1000+ clients services across the UK with cloud, connectivity, and compute services.


The Role

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineer to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all electrical and mechanical systems within our data centres. In this hands‑on role, you'll carry out first‑fix repairs, supervise contractors, and ensure all work is completed to the highest health and safety standards. You'll also play a key part in delivering small project works, supporting larger technical tasks and acting as a valuable technical resource for the wider team. The role includes contributing to audits, reports, and ongoing site improvements.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide M+E support to both external and internal clients to resolve any issues and exceed expectations.
  • Keep any records databases up to date and complete related reports and checks in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that Pulsant buildings are clean, safe, and secure and that all Pulsant processes and procedures are adhered to, including the ncident management escalations process.
  • Maintain a duty of care for everyone on site – immediately report any health and safety concerns, or anything unsafe or potentially dangerous to management and stop the work continuing.
  • Assist with rack installations and cabling to obtain the maximum cooling efficiencies from the deployment.
  • Logging of all faults and issues within Pulsant platforms and communicating and responding to tickets and requests in a professional and timely manner.
  • Perform system monitoring, environment monitoring, remote / smart hands activities on behalf of customers, 3rd parties and other Pulsant technical teams as required.
  • Carry out PPM tasks in a timely manner ensuring optimal building and facilities integrity, upkeep, maintenance, and aesthetics.
  • Stock control of Pulsant assets and store management.
  • Provide support for all day-to-day activities on the site and ensure site security and integrity is maintained at all times across the campus site.
  • Involvement with regards to testing and handover, and knowledge and understanding of any new infrastructure or hardware / software installed monitoring the facility.

What / Who We're Looking For

  • Maintenance Engineer, with experience working within a critical or commercial environment.
  • Completed electrical apprenticeship or similar – ideally with 18th edition wiring regulations.
  • Basic IT skills, Word and Excel.
  • Experience in some of the following would be very beneficial – L.V. switching, HVAC Systems, UPS Circuitry, Generators, BMS Systems, Fire Preventative Systems.
  • Able to obtain SC Clearance. For further info access our FAQ document on SC Clearance under the Documents section.
  • Willingness to work the site specific shift cycles.

Pulsant Offers

  • A supportive work environment with a focus on career growth, development, work life balance and well-being.
  • A friendly, family-like atmosphere where almost half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years.
  • Benefits include 5% pension, private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy license and more.


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