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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