Sobre esta vaga de Electrical or Mechanical Technician, Data Center Infrastructure na Equinix
Equinix · Presencial · Slough
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.
Build Your Career in Data Centers
Many of our technicians join Equinix from commercial buildings, facilities management, building services, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, and industrial maintenance backgrounds and go on to build successful long-term careers in data center operations.
This role provides exposure to a broad range of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including critical power, cooling, and facility systems that support reliable 24/7 operations across one of Europe's largest data center campuses. You'll have opportunities to expand your technical knowledge, gain valuable experience across complex infrastructure systems, and progress into more senior technical, operational, or leadership roles.
Whether your goal is to deepen your expertise in electrical or mechanical systems, become an Authorised Person, move into operations leadership, or develop a long-term career in critical facilities, Equinix provides the training, support, and development opportunities to help you get there.
As a global data center company, Equinix offers the stability of an established organisation combined with genuine opportunities for career progression. Alongside a competitive salary, employees benefit from company pension contributions, private medical insurance, life assurance, and a range of wellbeing and employee support programmes.
About the Role
As a Electrical or Mechanical Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining the electrical and mechanical infrastructure that supports the day-to-day operation of the Slough Campus.
You'll work on systems including LV electrical distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, standby generators, cooling and HVAC equipment, pumps, water treatment systems, fire detection and suppression systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS). Through planned maintenance, inspections, testing, fault finding, and repairs, you'll help ensure these systems remain safe, operational, and maintained to a high standard.
Working as part of a shift team, you'll respond to alarms and equipment issues, support maintenance activities, coordinate contractors, and play a key role in keeping essential infrastructure running reliably across the campus.
What You'll Do
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections.
- Respond to equipment alarms, faults, and reactive maintenance requests.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems.
- Operate and maintain:
- LV electrical systems
- UPS systems
- Standby generators
- Switchgear
- Cooling and HVAC equipment
- Pumps and water treatment systems
- Fire detection and suppression systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Complete operational checks, testing, and system inspections.
- Accurately record maintenance activities, inspections, and shift reports.
- Coordinate and oversee specialist contractors carrying out maintenance works.
- Follow permit-to-work procedures and safe systems of work.
- Support incident response and equipment recovery activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and high operational standards across the campus.
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Experience maintaining electrical or mechanical infrastructure within commercial buildings, facilities management, building services, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, utilities, or similar environments.
- Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, testing, fault finding, and reactive maintenance.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working on electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS systems, HVAC equipment, cooling systems, pumps, or other building services infrastructure.
- Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
- Ability to work effectively within a 24/7 shift operation.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working as part of a team.
Preferred
- Experience working in commercial or industrial environments with critical building infrastructure.
- Experience maintaining electrical distribution, standby power, cooling, or mechanical plant equipment.
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), permit-to-work systems, or switching procedures.
- LV Authorised Person (AP) or equivalent operational experience.
- IOSH, NEBOSH, or other Health & Safety qualifications.
Why This Work Matters
The systems you'll maintain help ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Slough Campus every day. Your work will focus on maintaining availability, identifying issues before they become problems, and ensuring essential infrastructure operates safely and efficiently.
Ready for Your Next Move?
If you're an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Technician looking for a hands-on role where you'll work on a wide variety of infrastructure systems, develop specialist skills, and build a long-term career in a growing industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a team dedicated to keeping essential infrastructure running safely and reliably.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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