Mechanical Data Centre Shift Engineer in Stratford)

PRS Recruitment Services
Stratford-upon-Avon
3 weeks ago
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Data Centre HVAP Technician

Power the systems that power the world


Are you an experienced High Voltage Authorised Person (HVAP) seeking a role where precision, safety, and technical excellence truly matter? Join a state-of-the-art data centre supporting business-critical infrastructure in a high-performance, zero-tolerance environment.


As a Data Centre HVAP Technician, you will be a key guardian of electrical safety and operational continuity. Working closely with the Building Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Shift Leader, you will take ownership of high-voltage operations, planned maintenance, and incident response across critical systems. This is a continental shift role, offering autonomy, variety, and exposure to cutting-edge, mission-critical engineering.


Key Responsibilities
Critical Engineering & Operations

Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across electrical and building systems in line with SLAs


Act as the site HV Authorised Person, carrying out safe switching, isolations, and control of high-risk activities


Prepare, follow, and review switching schedules, SOPs, and EOPs in accordance with Safe Systems of Work


Respond rapidly to BMS alarms and unplanned events, diagnosing faults and restoring services with minimal downtime


Safety, Compliance & Control

Manage the Permit to Work system, ensuring all authorisations, documentation, and controls are in place


Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)


Maintain evaporative cooling and domestic water systems in compliance with L8 regulations


Supervise subcontractors, ensuring all work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to specification


Operational Support & Reporting

Support incident management during faults, outages, and emergencies


Ensure availability of critical spares and materials


Complete accurate maintenance records and reports using REALM


Build strong working relationships with colleagues and client representatives


Maintain a safe, professional working environment and deliver excellent customer service


Development & Continuous Improvement

Actively develop technical capability through ongoing training and professional development


Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and pride in maintaining high operational standards


Essential Requirements

Current HV Authorisation


Up-to-date Wiring Regulations certification


NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline


Emergency First Aid at Work certification


Proven experience managing faults or incidents in a mission-critical environment


Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation related to maintenance activities


Excellent communication skills with a professional, confident approach


High attention to detail, numeracy, and literacy


Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to safe systems of work


Able to work independently or as part of a team under pressure


Physically capable of accessing plant areas, including vertical access equipment


Flexible approach to continental shift patterns


Desirable

Manual Handling certification


PASMA and IPAF training


Knowledge of integrated systems (Fire, PMS, BMS)


Strong sense of accountability and operational ownership


Why Join Us?

This role goes beyond maintenance—you will help safeguard the infrastructure that keeps global businesses running. You’ll work with advanced technology, follow clear career development pathways, and be part of a professional, safety-driven team where quality, reliability, and excellence come first.


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