Day Engineer – Hemel

M&E Data Centre Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Salary: £44,000 – £45,000 (based on experience)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Additional Benefits: Overtime pay, vehicle (for on-call duties) and a call-out allowance.

Are you an experienced M&E Engineer with a background in critical environments? Our client, a leader in Data Centre Solutions, is seeking a skilled M&E Data Centre Engineer to join their team at their Hemel Hempstead location. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with a strong technical background in electrical and mechanical maintenance within data centre environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations within the data centre, ensuring all planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks are completed on schedule.
• Apply a risk-focused maintenance approach to maintain critical facilities in line with Health & Safety procedures.
• Provide rapid, effective responses to emergencies and high-priority issues, escalating when necessary.
• Supervise contractors on-site, manage permits, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Maintain logs and records demonstrating compliance with maintenance requirements.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements and collaborate with the CBRE QHS specialist to ensure audit compliance.
• Take ownership of personal technical training and competency development, including critical services and scenario training.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Qualifications: 18th Edition Electrical Wiring Regulations, Electrical City & Guilds (2391-52 Testing & Inspection preferred).
• Experience: Background in critical change management, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and knowledge of data centre operations.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with UPS systems, standby power, and critical environment cooling systems.
• Safety & Compliance: Experience with F-Gas, emergency response and Authorised Person LV & HV status is advantageous.
• Additional: Strong communication skills, computer literacy, and a team-oriented approach.

Additional Information:

• On-call Availability: Participation in a rota for out-of-hours emergency coverage (call-out allowance included).
• Driving License: A clean driving license is essential, with a location within one hour from Hemel Hempstead.

This role provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-stakes, technically challenging environment where you’ll make a tangible impact on mission-critical infrastructure. If you’re motivated, technically skilled, and ready for the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today to become part of an industry-leading team!