Data Centre Shift Leader

Posted on 14/01/2026

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Role overview

Location: Aldermaston

Salary: up to £55,000 + Shift Allowance + Overtime

Working Hours: Continental Shift Pattern

About EMCOR UK:

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

Role Overview:

EMCOR is looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual to join our Data Centre Shift Team. This team will be providing technical support for all critical infrastructures during planned and reactive tasks to ensure sites high level of availability.

About the role

What you'll do:

Conduct preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis and manage the corrective action and reports or quotes required.
Support and facilitate technical subcontractors/vendors during planned or reactive service visits and minor works while ensuring they conform to the site procedures and agreed method statements.
Monitor, maintain, investigate, acknowledge and adjust as deemed necessary the BMS and SCADA.
To monitor and perform routine tests of the data centre temperatures, humidity and space conditions and ensure they are maintained and recorded in accordance with the business requirements of the infrastructure.
Undertake daily plant walk rounds to note and proactively repair any defects and to maintain plant rooms in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
Manage, rectify and record defects through the helpdesk to ensure SLA timeframes are always met
Provide rapid and effective response to customer and helpdesk requirements.
Review RAMS (Risk assessment and method statements) and subcontractor competencies before work permits are authorised.
Adhere to all current company and Critical Engineering Management policies and procedures and to take an active approach in the continuous improvement of these procedures.
Maintain water systems and records in accordance with L8 Legislation.
Provide innovative solutions and recommendations to improve building, plant and system energy efficiency.
Develop relationships with the client and assist his nominated audit teams.

Who you'll be:

Experience working in a critical site environment is desirable.
Served a full Technical Apprenticeship and hold a technical qualification as an electrical engineer (C&G, HNC, ONC etc).
Good knowledge of Generators, Cooling systems and UPS systems.
Previous supervisory experience. Good understanding of LV distribution systems.
HV AP15 (Desirable). Knowledge of CMMS (Desirable).
L8 Certification (Desirable).
Able to organise and manage own workload.
Positive proactive attitude and can take ownership of the site.
Hold a full UK Driving Licence
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

EMCOR UK benefits

Benefits:

23 Days holiday
Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
Bike To Work Scheme
Paid volunteering and charity days
Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.

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