Data Center Facility Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Rackspace Technology scores B on the Alion truth index.
Rackspace Technology is a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies. We’ve evolved Fanatical Support to encompass the entire customer journey - providing Fanatical Experience™ from first consultation to daily operations. Our passionate experts combine the power of proactive, always-on service and expertise with best-in-class tools and automation to deliver technology when and how our customers need it.
The Data Center Facility Engineer is responsible for maintaining the operation and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, life safety and monitoring equipment within the Data Center/Facility. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and is expected to maintain 100% customer uptime. Responsibilities include maintaining facility appearance and integrity.
Work Location: On-site, at our state-of-the-art Data Center in Slough.
Shift Pattern: '4 on, 4 off' which will include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Job Description
- Experience with the electrical, mechanical, life safety and monitoring equipment maintenance within data center or other critical environments
- Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship or Equivalent qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of HVAC, HV and LV switch boards, Transformers, Chillers, BMS (Trend), Fire Alarms, Sprinkler systems, UPS, Lead acid batteries, Generators, PDUs, and RPPs
- Capable of communicating at all levels under pressure
- Ability to problem solve and drive root cause analyses.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to work unsupervised
- High Voltage qualification/current or expired.
- 18th Edition qualification (BS 7671).
- Knowledge of Health and Safety at work acts, i.e. method statements, risk assessments.
- Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance tools & forecasting
- Knowledge of Building Automation and Power Management Systems.
- Knowledge in accessing and managing Work Permits and Risk Assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently provide FANATICAL support.
- Due to the 24x7 operation of the facility, must be able to work a '4 on, 4 off' shift schedule. Which will include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Success in the role requires the following personal qualities
- Fast thinking
- IT literate
- Requires minimal supervision
- Pro-active
- Engaging
- Seeks to understand the full scope prior to making decisions
About Rackspace
Rackspace is the operator of the full enterprise AI stack, bringing together infrastructure, applications, data and AI platforms across private and public cloud environments. Through our Build | Operate | Innovate model, we deliver the engineering expertise, infrastructure and continuous operations enterprises need to deploy and operate AI reliably, reduce complexity and realize measurable value. Building on more than 25 years of experience operating complex enterprise technology, we help customers manage AI performance and costs while maintaining control over their data, technology choices and where their AI runs. Our vendor-neutral, model-agnostic capabilities give customers the flexibility to evolve as technology changes. Learn more at www.rackspace.com.
Life at Rackspace
Though we're all different, Rackers share a common goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day and embrace the belief that unique perspectives fuel innovation and help us better serve our customers and communities around the globe.
We welcome you to apply and want you to know that we're committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.