Lead Data Centre Shift Engineer

Shift Technician / Deputy Data Centre Lead – Data Centre Location: Croydon, South London Salary: Up to £62,000 + Benefits Shift Pattern: Shift Based Requirement: HVAP (High Voltage Authorised Person) The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced Shift Technician / Senior Critical Facilities Engineer to join the engineering team at a major financial-services data centre in Croydon. This is a senior position within the shift team, effectively operating as the 2IC for the data centre. You'll support site leadership with the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a mission-critical facility while remaining technically hands-on. The position would suit an experienced HVAP engineer looking to take on greater responsibility without moving away from engineering.

Key Responsibilities

* Operate and maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure within a live data centre. * Act as HV Authorised Person (HVAP), supporting HV switching, isolations and safe systems of work. * Operate as the 2IC within the engineering team, supporting the site's engineering leadership. * Provide technical guidance and support to shift engineers. * Coordinate specialist subcontractors and engineering activities. * Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across: * HV/LV electrical distribution * UPS systems * Generators * Switchgear * Critical cooling / HVAC * CRAC/CRAH systems * BMS and associated infrastructure * Respond to alarms, incidents and equipment failures within a mission-critical environment. * Manage RAMS, permits, isolations and safe systems of work. * Support incident investigations, root-cause analysis and technical reporting. * Ensure engineering activities meet all relevant H&S, compliance and operational standards. * Support continuous improvement across site operations and maintenance. What We're Looking For * HVAP / HV Authorised Person experience – essential. * Strong electrical engineering background with relevant technical qualifications. * Experience within data centres, critical environments or other mission-critical facilities. * Strong knowledge of HV/LV systems, UPS, generators and switchgear. * Good working understanding of HVAC and critical cooling systems. * Previous experience as a Senior Shift Engineer, Lead Technician, Shift Lead or similar is highly desirable. * Comfortable acting as the technical escalation point during incidents. * Strong understanding of permits, isolations, RAMS and safe systems of work. * Ability to work effectively in an environment where resilience and uptime are critical. Package Up to £62,000 basic salary + comprehensive benefits package A strong opportunity for an experienced HVAP Shift Technician to step into a senior, deputy/2IC-level positionwithin a major London data centre while remaining hands-on with critical engineering infrastructure