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Operative (Data Centres) - West Sussex


Company : Preston Recruitment


Location : Crawley, South East


Created : 2026-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Operative Data Centre Testing EquipmentLocation:Bosham, West SussexInterested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Salary:25,000 27,000 + Overtime + Bonuses + Travel OpportunitiesLooking to start a hands-on engineering career with real progression opportunities?Were hiring anOperativeto join a specialist operations team supportingdata centre testing projects across the UK and Europe. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys practical work, problem solving, and wants to develop technical skills within the rapidly growingdata centre industry.Youll be part of a small, supportive team preparing equipment, supporting testing projects, and assisting with installations on customer sites.What You'll Be Doing:Preparing and maintaining specialist heat load testing equipment prior to deliveryAssisting with theinstallation and setup of equipment on customer sitesSupporting workshop operations including equipment maintenance and repairsPAT testing electrical equipment before dispatchPacking, loading, and unloading equipment and materials for projectsMaintaining maintenance and test recordsEnsuring all work is completed safely and to high quality standardsThe role issplit between warehouse/workshop work and project site visits, with occasional travel across the UK and Europe. xjdpvnf What Were Looking For:Someoneearly in their careerlooking to grow and develop technicallyExperience in aworkshop, construction, engineering or warehouse environmentis beneficialBasic understanding or interest inelectrical systemsStrong attention to detail and commitment to safetyAbility to work both independently and within a teamFull UK driving licence and own transportSalary & Benefits:25,000 27,000 salary (depending on experience)Overtime opportunitiesMonthly bonuses and working away allowance20 days holiday + public holidaysCore hours07:30 15:30(37.5 hour week)Opportunity totravel to project sites across the UK and EuropeExcellent long-termtraining and career development opportunitiesThis is an excellent opportunity to join agrowing specialist company working within the data centre construction sector, offering hands-on experience, training, and long-term career progression.