Facility Shift Manager | Data Centres | MRL Consulting

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading company in the data centre industry, for an experienced Facility Shift Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure within their French facilities. This role is key in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and security of a mission-critical environment, operating on a shift-based schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage facility operations during assigned shifts, ensuring all systems function efficiently and reliably.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of on-site technicians, engineers, and contractors to maintain critical infrastructure.
• Monitor and respond to facility alarms, faults, and incidents, taking corrective action to minimise downtime.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems.
• Work closely with the facility management team to implement operational improvements and best practices.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, incident reports, and maintenance records.
• Support emergency response procedures, ensuring quick and effective resolution of technical issues.
• Train and develop shift personnel, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in data centre facility management, critical infrastructure, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems in mission-critical environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical faults under time-sensitive conditions.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage and motivate technical teams.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (Uptime Institute, ISO, ASHRAE, etc.).
• Proficiency in facility monitoring tools and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work on a shift-based schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Fluent in French and English.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key operational role in one of France’s leading data centre environments, ensuring uninterrupted service in a high-performance setting.

For more details or to apply, please get in touch.