Data Centre Electrical Shift Manager

Technical Data Centre Shift Manager – Data Centre Operations – High Voltage Experienced Package @74,000K plus Overtime Location: SloughContinental Shift Pattern 12 Hour Shift s Days and Nights Site – AI READY Data Centre Opportunity – Progressive contract and promotion and career development Salary £65,000 Plus Shift Allowance @5K Bonus @ £4K per year Overtime Health Care Pension Parking on Site and Free EV charging State of the Art Facility Are you an experienced Electrical Biased technical Engineer with a passion for leading teams in critical environments? Do you thrive under pressure, keeping systems running where downtime isn’t an option?Join our Data Centre Solutions team as a Shift Manager — a key leadership role within one of the world’s most advanced and fast-paced technical environments.As a Shift Manager, you’ll be the on-site technical lead, driving operational excellence across critical electrical and mechanical systems. You’ll guide a skilled team of engineers, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance across a high-availability facility that powers global operations.This is a hands-on leadership role — ideal for candidates with a strong high-voltage (HV) background, experience in live switching, and deep understanding of critical facility operations.You’ll be trusted to:Lead and coordinate shift teams delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.Act as an Authorised Person (HV), ensuring safety documentation and switching schedules are completed to the highest standard.Oversee all works under the Permit to Work system, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.Respond swiftly to Building Management System (BMS) alarms and manage incidents in real time.Maintain mechanical and electrical systems (including cooling, power, and water) to industry standards such as L8.Supervise vendors and subcontractors to ensure high performance and adherence to operational processes.Drive technical training, mentoring, and team development.Lead from the front — ensuring the safety, reliability, and resilience of critical infrastructure always.About YouYou’re a technically strong professional who’s calm under pressure, confident in your decision-making, and driven by the challenge of managing complex systems in 24/7 environments.You’ll bring:HV Authorisation and demonstrable experience in HV/LV switching operations.A Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in a relevant electrical or mechanical discipline.Strong working knowledge of critical environments such as data centres, hospitals, or financial facilities.Proven ability to lead shift teams and manage incident response in real time.Up-to-date knowledge of Wiring Regulations, health and safety compliance, and permit-to-work systems.Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and colleagues.A proactive approach to safety, mentoring, and continuous improvement.Desirable:PASMA / IPAF certificationEmergency First Aid at WorkExperience managing BMS, PMS, and fire systemsWhy Join Us?Work with cutting-edge critical systems in a highly secure, high-availability environment.Lead a team of talented engineers who value collaboration, ownership, and excellence.Access structured career development, technical training, and leadership pathways.Be part of a global organisation where your work keeps mission-critical operations running smoothlyReady to lead from the front in one of the industry’s most technically advanced environments? Apply now to take your career forward with a world leader in data centre operations.