Data Centre Facilities Supervisor

Job description

Data Centre Facilities Supervisor

Location: Chesterfield, England

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Centre Facilities Supervisor to manage and maintain critical infrastructure, ensuring our data centres operate safely, securely, and efficiently at all times.

The Role

As a Data Centre Facilities Supervisor, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and performance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems within a mission-critical environment. You will play a key role in ensuring uptime, compliance, and continuous improvement across all facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure including:
• UPS systems, batteries, generators, PDUs
• CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC systems
• BMS/EMS monitoring and control systems
• Manage electrical systems:
• High/low voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, grounding
• Manage mechanical systems:
• HVAC, air handling units, ventilation, filtration, humidity and temperature control
• Deliver planned preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM)
• Lead incident response, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis
• Support change management, commissioning, and facility upgrades
• Ensure integration and optimisation of building systems (BMS/EMS, SCADA, alarms)
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards (LOTO, permits, fire systems)
• Drive energy efficiency initiatives (PUE, cooling optimisation, sustainability targets)
• Maintain accurate documentation (SOPs, drawings, asset registers, single-line diagrams)
• Manage contractors, vendors, and service agreements
• Support capital projects including planning, budgeting, commissioning, and handover

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• 3–7 years’ experience in data centres or mission-critical environments
• Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical infrastructure

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of:
• Power systems (mains feeds, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDUs)
• Cooling systems (chillers, CRAC/CRAH, pump skids, HVAC)
• BMS/PMS systems and monitoring tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (SLDs, P&IDs, schematics)
• Knowledge of thermal management, energy efficiency, and data centre best practices
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and data centre environments

Qualifications:

• Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ, ONC/OND, Degree or equivalent)
• Relevant certifications such as IFMA, HVAC-R, or electrical safety training are advantageous

Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
• Clear communication and reporting skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Safety-focused with strong procedural adherence
• Experience managing vendors and stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members

Additional Information

• Flexibility required for out-of-hours work during critical maintenance windows or incidents

If you’re an experienced facilities professional looking to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a high-performing team driving operational excellence.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chesterfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-04-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English