Electrical Shift Engineer in Cambridge

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he Opportunity



We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to build a long-term career within data centres and critical environments. This is a recession-resilient sector providing structured training, ongoing professional development, and clearly defined progression pathways.



You will be fully supported in developing your technical capability while working within a mission-critical environment where reliability, compliance, and operational excellence are paramount.



Role Overview



As a Data Centre / Critical Site Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality maintenance services across electrical and associated building systems. Working as part of a professional engineering team, you will help ensure site resilience, compliance, and uptime in a technically demanding environment.



Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Technical Delivery



Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive works in accordance with maintenance schedules.



Deliver all maintenance activities to a high technical and professional standard.



Supervise subcontractors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient completion of works.



Provide first-line out-of-hours call-out support where required.



Reporting & Compliance



Produce accurate technical reports and documentation in line with company procedures.



Use company systems to ensure contractual, statutory, and compliance obligations are met.



Escalate major site issues or incidents promptly to management.



Assist management with quotations for remedial or additional works by providing technical input.



Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident reporting processes.



Communication & Professional Standards



Communicate effectively with colleagues, management, clients, and stakeholders.



Attend team meetings, briefings, and training sessions as required.



Submit weekly timesheets accurately and within agreed deadlines.



Represent the company professionally at all times.



Health, Safety & Environmental



Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality legislation and company policies.



Handle, store, and use materials and equipment in accordance with H&S and environmental standards.



Promote a proactive safety culture within all site activities.



Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by line management in support of operational requirements.



Essential Requirements



Level 2 & Level 3 Electrical Qualifications.



18th Edition Wiring Regulations.



HVAP / LVAP Authorisation.



This role is ideal for an ambitious engineer seeking stability, structured development, and long-term progression within the growing and technically demanding data centre sector

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