Building Services Shift Technician, Data Centre

Join us as a Building Services Shift Technician

 

• Take on a new challenge as a Building Services Shift Technician and join our Data Centre team in Edinburgh
• This is an exciting opportunity to take on a varied and critical role, supporting the safe and efficient operation of essential mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems
• Working within a 24/7/365 environment, you will act as a trusted partner across operations, collaborating with teams to enhance processes, improve performance, and deliver exceptional customer experiences

 

What you'll do

 

As a Building Services Shift Technician, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring the ongoing performance and reliability of all facility services. You'll Act as the key interface for any projects within the property, ensuring a safe and efficient workplace with planned and reactive maintenance, through the helpdesk and supply partners.

 

In addition, you’ll be:

 

• Maintaining a safe and efficient working environment through planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring 100% uptime
• Delivering facilities services in line with approved procedures, standards, and service level agreements
• Supporting M&E upgrades, project work, and infrastructure investment initiatives
• Managing and controlling permit-to-work systems for maintenance and project activities
• Monitoring and reviewing key performance indicators, identifying trends and implementing improvements
• Ensuring compliance with operational standards, quality processes, and regulatory requirements
• Managing supplier and contractor relationships to optimise performance and value for money
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers
• Acting as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on facilities operations, risk, and compliance

 

The skills you'll need

 

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a solid technical background and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, critical environment.

 

We'll also look to you to bring:

 

• HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with building services and M&E systems in a critical environment
• Strong understanding of risk, compliance, and safety management practices

Hours

35

Job Posting Closing Date:

04/09/2026

Ways of Working:Office First