Data Centre Mechanical Shift Technician

East London (5 Days Onsite)

Up to £52,000 per annum

Shift-Based | Full-Time | Permanent

Stott and May are currently working with a Data Centre client who are looking to expand their team with the addition of a Data Centre Mechanical Shift Technician.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team within a critical environment, supporting the operation, maintenance, and reliability of essential mechanical infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with strict service level agreements.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out routine and reactive maintenance across critical mechanical plant and systems
• Responding to BMS alarms and supporting emergency repairs
• Operating within Permit to Work systems and ensuring compliance with SOPs, EOPs and SSOW
• Supervising subcontractors and reviewing RAMS documentation
• Supporting incident management in business-critical scenarios
• Maintaining high health & safety standards at all times
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams and client stakeholders

You’ll be working with key plant systems including chilled water systems, pumps, ACUs, motors, fans, and adiabatic cooling systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 NVQ in a relevant discipline
• HVAC experience
• Strong understanding of health & safety within maintenance environments
• Experience managing real-time faults in critical settings
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a shift team
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable in high-pressure environments
• Flexible approach to shift work

Interview Availability Required: Candidates must be available on 10th March between 9:00AM – 1:00PM for a potential first-stage interview.

If you are looking to step into a stable, long-term opportunity within a growing data centre environment, we would love to hear from you.