Data Centre Shift Engineer


Company:	CBW Staffing Solutions Limited
Salary:	£52,000 to £52,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Basingstoke, BASINGSTOKE, HAMPSHIRE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Shift Engineer – FM Service Provider – Critical Data Centre – Basingstoke – £52,000

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Shift Engineer to join an established Facilities Management service provider, working at a critical data centre in Basingstoke.

The successful candidate will be electrically biased, with strong building maintenance experience and the ability to lead a shift team within a critical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to develop their career, with a competitive salary of £52,000, ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Hours of Work:

- Continental shift pattern – days and nights

- Days: 07:00 – 17:00

- Nights: 19:00 – 07:00

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across all building services and client assets.

- Ensure accurate maintenance records are maintained, including health and safety, building compliance and quality assurance documentation.

- Supervise subcontractors, ensuring work is completed safely and in line with contractual requirements.

- Ensure plant faults and defects are identified and rectified promptly to maintain operational reliability.

- Ensure appropriate spare parts are available to support maintenance activities.

- Complete job sheets and maintain comprehensive maintenance records.

- Prepare, review and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for all planned and reactive works.

- Lead and manage the shift engineering team, ensuring all tasks are completed to the required standard.

- Maintain and develop strong working relationships with the client.

- Delegate and monitor work to ensure tasks are actioned and completed efficiently.

- Conduct annual performance appraisals for shift engineers.

- Identify training requirements and support the development of the shift team through appropriate training plans.

Package:

- Salary of £52,000.

- 22 days’ shift holiday.

- Company pension.

- Overtime available.

- Internal and external training courses.

- Career progression opportunities.

- Free on-site parking.

Requirements:

- Electrically qualified, ideally with City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ.

- City & Guilds 18th Edition qualification.

- HV/LV experience or authorisation desirable.

- Proven experience in building services maintenance.

- Multi-skilled knowledge across electrical and mechanical systems.

- Knowledge of critical building services, including UPS systems, generators, power distribution, HVAC and HV/LV infrastructure.

- Strong communication and client-facing skills.

- Good leadership and team management abilities.

If you are an experienced Shift Engineer looking for your next opportunity within a critical data centre environment, please send your CV to Bailey White at CBW Staffing Solutions for more information.

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