Job Description

VIRTUS Data Centres is the UK's fastest-growing data centre provider. We own, design, build, and operate some of the most energy-efficient, flexible, and secure data centres in Europe.


In 2023, we announced our expansion into continental Europe, starting with Berlin and growing across the region. At VIRTUS, we aim to be a positive force in the fourth industrial revolution--delivering innovative solutions while staying rooted in our values: Care, Helpful, Pride, Reliability and Dedication.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Technical Shift Manager will support the site team on all technical plant aspects, coordinating PPM and break/fixes working between the DCM and the Facilities team (subcontracted). The scope includes Data Centre management, working closely with new and existing customers, operational continuity and the management of service delivery on the sites/campus through our specialist subcontractor who undertakes M&E and ICT tasks.

Working hours: Continental shift pattern - 12-hour shifts between 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am.

Duties and Responsibilities

The role includes but is not limited to the following: -

Technical Resource:

Witness all critical works on site. Management of M&E tasks to ensure service delivery meets expectations. Assist in scenario testing and training for the site teams.

Site Availability:

Maintaining zero customer downtime including any breaches to contractual SLAs

and KPIs.

Work closely with the Service Management Centre (SMC) on the change control
process, that customer communications and incident updates are being accurately


reported and managed.


Draft post-incident reviews.

Third Party Monitoring:

Ensuring the management of specialist contractors, working across the Data Centres,
ensuring contracted service delivery is being received, that reactive tasks are being


logged and ensure work is completed to a high standard.

Ensuring all staff, customers and contractors' adherence to site policies and

operational processes.

Reporting:

Assisting in the management of the site Maximo CAFM system. Work with the Technical/Operations team on weekly and monthly site reports to
ensure quality updates.

General Responsibilities:

Ensure the provision of a safe and healthy working environment, and ensure
compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies,


procedures and working arrangements, as required.

A good understanding of the Health and Safety policies, procedures and best
practices.

Out of hours on call for any emergencies. Provide support and remote cover to neighbouring Data Centres if / when required. Any other reasonable requests made by your line manager.

Person Specification

Experience:

Essential:

Experience in a Data Centre or other similar critical Management role. Strong and demonstrable process management experience in a live operational
environment.

Real-time Incident/fault management experience in a business-critical environment. Experience with business continuity, risk management, incident management and
day-to-day engineering tasks.

Knowledge:

Essential:

Good health and safety and environmental knowledge. Mechanical or electrical engineering with working knowledge of BMS, PMS and fire
systems.

Skills:

Essential:

Flexible, adaptable and innovative. Great team player. Strong ownership, accountability and sense of urgency to drive issues to conclusion. Good communication skills (verbal and electronic).

Additional Informatio

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This is an onsite role based in one of our Data Centres, with infrequent travel potentially


required to other DCs.
In line with VIRTUS' Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.



VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.



We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.

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