Pay: €66,000.00-€78,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Shift Technician – Data Centre (Critical Facility Environment)
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Salary: €78,000 per annum + benefits
Shift Pattern:
- 2x Morning (06:00 – 14:00)
- 2x Afternoon (14:00 – 22:00)
- 2x Night (22:00 – 06:00)
- 4 days off – repeat cycle
Join a Global Data Centre Leader:
We’re partnering with a major international data centre operator to recruit an experienced Shift Technician / Technicien de maintenance / Onderhoudstechnieker for an AI-ready, Tier III facility in Brussels.
This is a mission-critical role in one of Europe’s most advanced facilities, designed for 99.999% uptime with 2N power capacity and N+1 redundancy across all systems.
You’ll join a 15-person on-site engineering team responsible for keeping essential electrical, mechanical, and building services running flawlessly supporting global hyperscale and enterprise clients 24/7.
Your Responsibilities:
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems (HV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, and BMS).
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance (PPM) to minimise downtime.
- Respond rapidly to alarms and incidents, perform fault analysis and assist in root-cause investigations.
- Support change control, risk assessments, and work permits in a critical environment.
- Ensure compliance with Tier III standards, safety regulations, and Belgian electrical codes.
- Work closely with the Shift Lead and Data Centre Manager to maintain uptime and operational excellence.
- Contribute to energy efficiency, system optimisation, and continuous improvement.
What’s On Offer:
- €78,000 annual salary + overtime available plus full benefits package.
- Fixed 6-on / 4-off rotation, giving you regular long breaks.
- 20 Days Annual Leave
- Opportunity to work in a Tier III / AI-Ready data centre using cutting-edge technology.
- Continuous professional development: electrical safety training, data centre systems, and career progression into Team Leader or Engineering Supervisor roles.
- A collaborative, high-performance engineering culture where safety, precision and teamwork come first.
Your Profile:
- Diploma in Electromechanics, Electrical Engineering, or Building Services (A2 / Bachelor niveau / Technisch secundair onderwijs).
- Proven experience as a Technician / Maintenance Engineer / Facility Engineer in a data centre, hospital, pharmaceutical, or industrial environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure.
- Team player with strong communication skills in English; French or Dutch is a plus.
Apply Now:
Ready to take your career into a world-class, high-availability data centre?
Apply now or send your CV directly to James Preston at jp@prestonrecruitment.co.uk
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