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Data Centre Mechanical Shift Technician

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listing for: CBRE
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Greater London

Job Title

Data Centre Mechanical Shift Engineer

Business Sector

Data Centre Solutions

Location

Essex, UK

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Mechanical Data Centre Engineer to join the team located in Essex.

Role Summary
  • Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all building plant, equipment, and systems to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
  • Respond to Building Management System alarms and effect emergency repairs as needed.
  • Issue and ensure appropriate controls within the Permit to Work systems.
  • Ensure required switching schedules, SOPs and EOPs are created and utilised in line with Company policies and SSOW.
  • Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out maintenance of all critical plant.
  • Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all in house tasks carried out to ensure safe working practices are adhered to.
  • Ensure that engineering subcontractors are appropriately supervised and comply with contractual commitments and site operating processes.
  • Develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and Client staff.
  • Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.
  • Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is always delivered and promoted.
  • Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life‑long learning.
  • Ensure work packs include required documentation including review of Subcontractor RAMS.
  • Responsible for ensuring training and personal development kept up to date, Strong Team Culture will be required.
  • Responsible for Incident Support in the event of any unplanned incidents / faults on site.
  • Experience of working with critical mechanical plant i.e. Chilled water systems, Pumps, ACU’s, Motors, Fans, Adiabatic cooling systems etc.
Experience / Skillset Required
  • Manual Handling Training would be an advantage.
  • HVAC.
  • Current Wiring Regulations certificate.
  • Level 3 NVQ in associated discipline.
  • Emergency First Aid at Work Qualification.
  • Experienced in real time incident / fault management in a business‑critical environment.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a similar organisation.
  • Sound understanding and experience of meeting health and safety obligations with regards to maintenance activities.
  • Good verbal communication skills.
  • Numerate & literate.
  • Show diligence in safe working both for themselves and occupants of the premises.
  • Self‑motivated, with a high level of personal integrity.
  • Able to work well both in a team and alone.
  • Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within high‑pressure environments.
  • Courteous and presentable as the role is both front and back of house, with exposure to the Client at all levels.
  • Able to ascend and descend vertical access equipment.
  • Incumbents must be flexible regarding working hours.
  • PASMA & IPAF Preferred.
  • Knowledge of multiple interlinked systems (Fire, PMS, BMS).
  • Takes Ownership & Accountability.
Equal Opportunities

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate…

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