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Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer V

Equinix


Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who are we

Equinix is the worlds 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.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers communities and society. Youll find belonging purpose and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued youre empowered to do your best work.

Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)

Keep Critical Infrastructure Running

Are you an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Engineer who enjoys hands-on work fault finding and keeping essential equipment operating reliably

Were looking for a Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Slough. Youll work on the systems that keep our facility running safely and efficiently including electrical distribution cooling equipment pumps generators fire protection systems and other building services infrastructure.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving problems taking ownership and working as part of a team in a fast-paced operational environment.

Why Equinix

Equinix is the worlds leading digital infrastructure company operating data centers in more than 70 markets worldwide.

Data centers are the buildings that support the digital services people use every day from banking and healthcare to streaming online shopping AI and cloud services. Our engineers play a key role in keeping these services available by maintaining the infrastructure behind them.

At Equinix youll join a stable global business that invests in its people provides long-term career opportunities and offers exposure to industry-leading facilities and technology.

What Youll Do

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.

  • Monitor building systems and respond to alarms and equipment issues.

  • Troubleshoot faults and carry out repairs safely and effectively.

  • Support the operation of critical infrastructure including power cooling plumbing and fire protection systems.

  • Complete inspections maintenance checks and equipment testing.

  • Respond to incidents and help resolve operational issues.

  • Work with contractors and service providers to ensure maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard.

  • Review maintenance documentation permits and procedures.

  • Support infrastructure upgrades and improvement projects.

  • Identify potential risks and recommend improvements.

  • Help manage spare parts and equipment inventory.

  • Share knowledge and support less experienced engineers when needed.

What Were Looking For

  • Strong experience in an electrical or mechanical engineering role.

  • Experience carrying out maintenance and fault finding on building services or infrastructure systems.

  • Ability to diagnose problems and make sound decisions under pressure.

  • Experience working safely in an operational environment.

  • Good understanding of maintenance procedures and technical documentation.

  • Comfortable working with contractors and external suppliers.

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship trade qualification City & Guilds NVQ HNC/HND or equivalent experience.

  • Proven experience in maintenance facilities infrastructure building services or critical environment operations.

What Youll Get

  • Work with complex electrical and mechanical infrastructure.

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

  • Clear career progression within a global organisation.

  • A supportive team environment focused on safety and reliability.

  • Competitive benefits package including pension healthcare and wellbeing support (subject to local policy).

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern (days and nights).

Interested

If youre an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer looking for a hands-on role with real responsibility and long-term career opportunities wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the team helping keep the digital world 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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This posting is for a backfill position meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

Required Experience:

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Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more

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