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Senior Critical Facilities Engineer (HVAC Electrical Mechanical)

Equinix


Job Location:

Slough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who are we

Equinix is the worlds digital infrastructure company shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed human connection is valued and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers communities and society. Youll find belonging purpose and a team that welcomes youbecause when you feel valued youre empowered to do your best work.

Senior Critical Facilities Engineer (HVAC / Electrical / Mechanical)

Permanent Opportunity Stable Growing Data Center Environment Equinix

Are you an experienced technician or engineer looking for a long-term career in a technically challenging environment where no two days are the same Join Equinix the worlds digital infrastructure company and play a key role in keeping our mission-critical data centers operating safely efficiently and reliably.

As a Critical Facilities Engineer you will be responsible for operating maintaining troubleshooting and repairing critical infrastructure systems that support our data center operations. This includes HVAC electrical power systems plumbing fire suppression systems building infrastructure and vendor management activities.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Operate monitor maintain and repair critical facility infrastructure

  • Support HVAC electrical mechanical plumbing fire detection and suppression systems

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities

  • Respond to system alarms incidents and operational issues

  • Coordinate and supervise specialist vendors and contractors

  • Identify risks diagnose faults and implement effective solutions

  • Ensure compliance with safety operational and maintenance standards

  • Contribute to process improvements and operational excellence initiatives

  • Provide technical guidance and informal leadership to colleagues when required

What Were Looking For

  • Experience working with critical building infrastructure such as HVAC electrical mechanical or facility systems

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions

  • Experience working in a mission-critical environment is beneficial (data centers hospitals manufacturing utilities airports etc.)

  • Knowledge of health safety and compliance requirements

  • Comfortable working with external vendors and service providers

  • Team player with a proactive and customer-focused mindset

Why Equinix

At Equinix youll join a business that continues to grow globally while providing the stability and long-term career opportunities of an industry leader.

What you can expect:

  • Permanent role in a stable and expanding industry

  • Work on complex mission-critical infrastructure

  • Clear career progression and development opportunities

  • Industry-leading training and certifications

  • Competitive salary and shift allowances (where applicable)

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance and critical illness cover

  • Attractive pension scheme

  • Employee wellbeing and assistance programs

  • Flexible benefits and lifestyle allowances

  • Inclusive diverse and supportive culture

  • No extensive travel requirements allowing for greater work-life balance

Build the Digital World with Us

Every day the systems you maintain will help power the digital services businesses and people rely on around the world. If you enjoy technical challenges solving complex problems and working with critical infrastructure wed love to hear from you.

Join Equinix and help keep the worlds digital economy running.

Equinix 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.

Equinix 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.

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This posting is for a backfill position meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX) connects businesses with partners and customers around the world through a global platform of high performance data centers, containing dynamic ecosystems and the broadest choice of networks. Platform Equinix connects more than 4,000 enterprises, cloud, d ... View more

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