Electrical Shift Engineer (m/f/d)

Electrical Shift Engineer

Duties of the Electrical Shift Engineer

As the post holder, you will be expected to have an extensive understanding of Critical Facilities/Data Centre infrastructure (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & associated assets). As an integrated member of the engineering shift team, you will be responsible for effective inspection, operation and maintenance of all associated MEP assets within the critical facility, with a primary focus on critical facilities risk management and enhancing the quality of the service delivery through effective technical engineering capabilities.

As an electrical‑biased engineer you will be expected to take the lead in the planned, corrective and reactive maintenance tasks as well as other associated assets when required. You will have the ability to issue PTW, ensuring compliance with method statements and risk assessments.

• Operational understanding of all MEP systems within the Critical Facility/Data Centre, with a bias towards Electrical within the facility. Make recommendations for improvement and provide concise technical reports when required.
• Ensure that specialist vendor service visits are completed efficiently, the quality of work has been inspected and recommendations communicated to the Duty Shift Leader/Assistant Chief Engineer.
• Provide backup as engineering shift relief cover in the event of annual leave, training or other absence within the engineering team. Ensure minimum staffing arrangements are always maintained and cover opposite shift team members when required.
• Accurately report all completed work orders, including precise recording of any critical spares/stock items used during these tasks.
• Attend weekly team meetings and quarterly team meetings when scheduled.
• Complete shift handover reports, ensuring that significant events or activities are noted and effectively communicated to oncoming shifts and management.
• Actively participate in and complete Health and Safety compliance activities, such as hazard/near‑miss reporting and regular attendance/completion of scheduled toolbox talks.
• Liaise with the supply chain when ordering M&E components for remedial/corrective works.
• Take ownership of areas (including all plant rooms) under control, ensuring they are brought up to and maintained to the required site standards.
• Evaluate and elevate any potential risks, with an assessment of impact, probable causes and mitigation opportunities.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with relevant Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Complete reactive, planned & corrective work orders in line with SFG20 and ensure reliability of assets through excellent standards of maintenance delivery.
• Escalate all ONWH alarm notifications in line with agreed escalation procedures for EMEA MEP operations.
• Accurately complete all Corrigo work orders that have been allocated for completion by the CMMS, including accurate capture of time spent on tasks and clear/concise details of works undertaken, free of errors in the system.
• Efficiently complete Corrigo work orders that have been allocated, ensuring that work orders have been acknowledged and completed within SLA.

Personal Specification

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in critical environments such as Banking HQ and Data Centres.
• Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or similar (experience in Mechanical Engineering – desirable).
• HVAC Engineering experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff.
• Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation.
• Good IT and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, with clear thinking, and deliver the required services within given time constraints.
• Individuals who can demonstrate commitment and previous experience, but do not meet all required technical qualifications, may be considered subject to Operations Director’s approval.
• Demonstrate a willingness to attend on‑ and off‑site training for MEP assets, including nights away from home for specialist training such as HV Authorised Person Training.
• A high level of initiative, with drive to continuously improve the operation.
• Advanced communication skills with a full understanding of customer needs & expectations.
• Ability to comprehend and act upon both verbal and written instructions.
• Enthusiasm, pro‑activity, diligence and alertness, and willingness to participate in appropriate internal training programmes.
• Integrity, honesty and punctuality are also expected.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a flagship account with significant strategic importance to our organisation.
• Platform to influence and shape best practices in Life Sciences real‑estate management globally.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge operational practices and technologies across international markets.
• Collaborative, innovative work environment with access to industry‑leading resources and expertise.
• Comprehensive professional development programme and clear advancement pathways.
• Competitive compensation package including performance‑based incentives.
• Global mobility opportunities within a growing international organisation.