Senior Electrician (Shift) Data Center
About this role
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.
Senior Electrition (Shift) Data Center
Permanent Opportunity | Stable, Growing Data Center Environment | Equinix
Are you an experienced technician or engineer looking for a long-term career in a technically challenging environment where no two days are the same? Join Equinix, the world's digital infrastructure company, and play a key role in keeping our mission-critical data centers operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
As a Senior Electrition, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical infrastructure systems that support our data center operations. This includes HVAC, electrical power systems, fire suppression systems, building infrastructure, and vendor management activities.
What You'll Be Doing
Operate, monitor, maintain, and repair critical facility infrastructure
Support HVAC, electrical, mechanical, fire detection and suppression systems
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Respond to system alarms, incidents, and operational issues
Coordinate and supervise specialist vendors and contractors
Identify risks, diagnose faults, and implement effective solutions
Ensure compliance with safety, operational, and maintenance standards
Contribute to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives
Provide technical guidance and informal leadership to colleagues when required
What We're Looking For
Experienced Gold Card certified Electrician or equivalent experience
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
Experience working in a mission-critical environment is beneficial (data centers, hospitals, manufacturing, utilities, airports, etc.)
Knowledge of UK health, safety, and compliance standards
Comfortable working with external vendors and service providers
Team player with a proactive and customer-focused mindset
Why Equinix?
At Equinix, you'll join a business that continues to grow globally while providing the stability and long-term career opportunities of an industry leader.
What you can expect:
Permanent role with oportunities to grow your professional career
Industry-leading training and certifications
Competitive salary package
Private medical insurance with optinal family cover
Life assurance and critical illness cover
Statutory pension scheme
Flex wallet for your wellbeing
No extensive travel requirements, allowing for greater work-life balance
Build the Digital World with Us
Every day, the systems you maintain will help power the digital services businesses and people rely on around the world. If you enjoy technical challenges, solving complex problems, and working with critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Equinix and help keep the world's digital economy running.
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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