Critical Facilities Shift Technician
Consultant Name
Ellie Harris
SECTOR
-JOB TYPE
Contract
DATE POSTED
24 August 2026
Critical Facilities Shift Technician – Frankfurt
Contract: 12 months
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Rotation: Bi-rotation
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Critical Facilities Shift Technicians to support the operation and maintenance of a live data centre facility in Frankfurt.
Candidates must have previous data centre experience and the right to work in Germany.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain critical data centre infrastructure.
- Monitor and maintain UPS systems, generators, chillers, electrical distribution and BMS.
- Carry out routine inspections, preventative maintenance and fault finding.
- Respond to equipment faults and operational issues within the facility.
- Perform electrical switching and isolation procedures safely and in accordance with site procedures.
- Support planned maintenance and operational activities within a live data centre environment.
- Maintain high standards of safety, compliance and operational reliability.
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience operating and maintaining critical infrastructure within a live data centre environment.
- Data centre experience is essential.
- Strong knowledge of critical systems including UPS, generators, chillers, electrical distribution and BMS.
- Electrical switching experience/authorisation.
- Must have the right to work in Germany.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a shift-based team.
- Strong understanding of health & safety and critical environment procedures.
- German language skills are advantageous but not essential.
Contract Details
- 12-month contract
- Bi-rotation
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Immediate requirement
