Engineering Electrical Biased Shift Managers - Data Centres

This role is all about leadership, accountability, and innovation — keeping critical infrastructure running while mentoring the next generation of data centre engineers.

As an Data Centre Engineering Shift Manager, you’ll be the technical and operational leader on site, driving performance, reliability, and safety across your shift. You’ll oversee all maintenance activities, ensure critical systems uptime, and lead a high-performing team of engineers to deliver exceptional standards in a 24/7 live environment.

Apply now and help build the future of reliable, intelligent data infrastructure.

• Act as an Authorised Person (HV), maintaining a safe system of work and ensuring all compliance documentation is in place.
• Lead and inspire a team of shift engineers, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• Manage Permit to Work systems, review RAMS, and uphold the highest safety and operational standards.
• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance activities across electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Respond rapidly and effectively to real-time incidents and alarms, ensuring minimal downtime and clear communication.
• Represent the operations team with professionalism and technical authority in all client and vendor interactions.
• Mentor and develop your team, delivering technical training, toolbox talks, and professional growth opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement across the site — optimising performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.

If you’re an experienced leader with a background in data centre or mission-critical environments, passionate about M& E technical excellence and operational reliability, this is your chance to shape the future and build a career with real impact.

• Demonstrable experience managing real-time incidents and coordinating engineering teams under pressure.
• Continental 24/7 – 365 Shift
• Strong technical background with High Voltage Authorisation.
• Proven experience as an Engineering Shift Manager or Supervisor within Data centre or mission-critical operations.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Emergency First Aid at Work certification.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must come from a Critical Engineering Environment
• Exposure to the latest technology, automation, and operational systems in the industry.

• Overtime paid at a Premium rate
• The opportunity to work in state-of-the-art, AI-ready data centres supporting global digital infrastructure.
• £65,000 Plus Shift Allowance
• Electrical Charging Points and Parking onsite
• Days and night Shift
• A secure, long-term career path with ongoing training and professional development.
• Brand new Funky break out room
• Approx. £5K Shift Allowance