Maintenance Engineer

Job Overview

The Data Centre Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all critical site infrastructure components. You will focus on maintaining and improving site availability and reliability, adhering strictly to safety, compliance, and company standards.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment including generators and fire suppression systems to guarantee uninterrupted site functionality.
• Conduct regular hands-on maintenance, inspections, and site walkthroughs to assess and uphold equipment condition and performance.
• Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS), Power Management Systems (PMS), and Central Monitoring Systems (CMS) for fault detection and incident response.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance schedules and reactive repairs as required.
• Strictly follow Permit to Work protocols, change management processes, and ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are reviewed and applied during all critical maintenance activities.
• Serve as an Authorised Person (AP) for electrical switching tasks where applicable.
• Maintain accurate operational documentation including Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) data, incident logs, asset registers, and service records.
• Support alarm management activities and maintain alarm history documentation.
• Respond first to critical incidents, perform fault diagnosis, escalate as needed, and facilitate restoration efforts.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement measures to prevent recurrence of faults.
• Keep tools and assets in operational condition through proper maintenance and tracking, managing critical spare parts inventory.
• Assist customer requests requiring on-site technical support (“smart-hands”).

Safety, Compliance & Procedures

• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) legislation, company policies, and local regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the site, prioritizing safe working practices.
• Utilize monitoring systems (BMS, PMS, CMS) to aid timely fault response and enhance operational decision-making.
• Stay well-versed with company operational and emergency procedures and suggest improvements to minimize risks.

Incident & Customer Management

• Actively participate as a first responder to alarms, incidents, and system failures, supporting fault diagnosis and recovery efforts.
• Support investigations and implement RCA outcomes to reduce repeat failures.
• Collaborate with site teams and stakeholders for clear communication and continuous service delivery to end users.
• Conduct regular site walkthroughs to ensure readiness and operational performance, raising concerns promptly.

Team Interaction and Reporting

• Report directly to the Maintenance Team Leader.
• Work collaboratively with internal engineering teams, contractors, and other site personnel.
• No direct managerial responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Possess a recognized technical qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g., NVQ Level, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent).
• Hold certification as an Authorised Person (AP12/AP15) or have demonstrated experience acting in this role under formal safety rules for electrical switching.
• IT proficiency including MS Office and experience with CMMS/CAFM platforms.
• Preferably have experience maintaining electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems within critical environments such as data centres, hospitals, or utilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in customer-facing, high-pressure scenarios resolving technical issues.
• Familiarity with health and safety systems such as Permit to Work, RAMS, Change Management processes.
• Knowledge of BMS, PPM procedures, CAFM software, and international HSE standards.
• Capable of servicing chillers, cooling towers, low/medium voltage electrical systems, UPS, generators, and critical plant components.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills related to critical building infrastructure.
• Experience maintaining detailed operational records within service desk or CMMS systems.

Additional Notes

Successful candidates will undergo a pre-employment screening aligning with BS7858:2019 or equivalent standards, covering identity verification, legal work right, financial background, criminal history, and associations with proscribed groups. Strict adherence to company security policies regarding information and IT resources based on role is mandatory.

Agency Policy

Pure Data Centres does not accept unsolicited agency applications or speculative CV submissions. The recruitment process is managed internally. Any agency submissions without prior consent will be regarded as submitted directly and no fees will be payable.