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You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical)\nKeep Critical Infrastructure Running\nAre you an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Engineer who enjoys hands-on work, fault finding, and keeping essential equipment operating reliably?\nWe're looking for a Senior Data Center Infrastructure Engineer to join our team in Slough. You'll 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.\nThis is a role for someone who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership, and working as part of a team in a fast-paced operational environment.\nWhy Equinix?\nEquinix is the world's leading digital infrastructure company, operating data centers in more than 70 markets worldwide.\nData 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.\nAt Equinix, you'll join a stable global business that invests in its people, provides long-term career opportunities, and offers exposure to industry-leading facilities and technology.\nWhat You'll Do\nCarry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.\n\nMonitor building systems and respond to alarms and equipment issues.\n\nTroubleshoot faults and carry out repairs safely and effectively.\n\nSupport the operation of critical infrastructure including power, cooling, plumbing, and fire protection systems.\n\nComplete inspections, maintenance checks, and equipment testing.\n\nRespond to incidents and help resolve operational issues.\n\nWork with contractors and service providers to ensure maintenance work is completed safely and to a high standard.\n\nReview maintenance documentation, permits, and procedures.\n\nSupport infrastructure upgrades and improvement projects.\n\nIdentify potential risks and recommend improvements.\n\nHelp manage spare parts and equipment inventory.\n\nShare knowledge and support less experienced engineers when needed.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\nStrong experience in an electrical or mechanical engineering role.\n\nExperience carrying out maintenance and fault finding on building services or infrastructure systems.\n\nAbility to diagnose problems and make sound decisions under pressure.\n\nExperience working safely in an operational environment.\n\nGood understanding of maintenance procedures and technical documentation.\n\nComfortable working with contractors and external suppliers.\n\nStrong teamwork and communication skills.\n\nQualifications\nElectrical or Mechanical apprenticeship, trade qualification, City & Guilds, NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent experience.\n\nProven experience in maintenance, facilities, infrastructure, building services, or critical environment operations.\n\nWhat You'll Get\nWork with complex electrical and mechanical infrastructure.\n\nOngoing training and development opportunities.\n\nClear career progression within a global organisation.\n\nA supportive team environment focused on safety and reliability.\n\nCompetitive benefits package, including pension, healthcare and wellbeing support (subject to local policy).\n\nShift Pattern\n4 on, 4 off rotating shift pattern (days and nights).\nInterested?\nIf you're an Electrical or Mechanical Engineer looking for a hands-on role with real responsibility and long-term career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply today and join the team helping keep the digital world running.\nEquinix 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.\nEquinix 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.\nWe use artificial intelligence in our hiring process. 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