Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals. 

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Job Summary

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering outstanding service to our data centre customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the facility infrastructure maintenance and, prepare and perform planned maintenance

• Perform site inspections and supervise the building and Data centre alarms

• Ensure preventative maintenance on site infrastructure is run (e.g. maintenance of primary infrastructures), or handled by vendors with your oversight

• Develop ability to maintain repairs and run corrective maintenance on equipment

• Complete site logs and gather data for permits, such as MOPs and scripts which is a key part of this position

• Assist more senior staff with responding to all on-site incidents and act as directed

• May requested to begin responding to basic incidents based on own knowledge and experience

• Complete basic work requests and circuit installations

• Contribute to ongoing infrastructure projects and carry out small works projects i.e. lighting upgrades etc

Qualifications

• ONC/BTEC/NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

• Previous data centre / critical environment experience

• Broad knowledge of critical infrastructure i.e. UPS, generator, BMS, chillers, life safety systems

• Self-motivation and flexibility

• Willingness to work shifts (days, nights & weekends)

Desired

• Full qualified apprenticeship

• HV Switching experience

• Clean UK Driving licence

What we'll be offering:

• Competitive salary

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase more (pro rata for shift positions)

• Insurance and Health: Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Insurance, Private Healthcare, Eye Care Coverage and Gymflex Membership

• Investment: Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Company Pension Plan

• Travel: Cycle to Work Scheme and Annual Season Ticket Loan

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Data show that many applicants apply for a job when they have 100% of what is required. We encourage people to bring their different experiences and background to work. If you are interested in working for Equinix and have found a role that challenges you, please don’t let your reservations hold you back!