Data Centre Day Maintenance Technician

PRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS in London is seeking an experienced Day Technician to join an established data centre operator, supporting the maintenance, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure within a live facility.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution, perform fault finding, and maintain accurate records while working with contractors to keep the site running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical qualification required.
• Experience in facilities maintenance or data centres.
• Knowledge of UPS, HVAC, electrical distribution and plant systems.
• Experience with planned preventive maintenance and fault finding.
• Awareness of health and safety and permit-to-work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across building services and infrastructure.
• Maintain and monitor critical systems (UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution).
• Conduct routine plant inspections and report defects.
• Diagnose faults and support corrective maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Assist with testing, servicing and maintenance of critical equipment.
• Coordinate contractors during planned maintenance and project works.
• Follow site procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Maintain maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to uphold site reliability.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Mechanical qualification

Facilities maintenance

Data centre experience

Fault finding

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

PRS in London is seeking an experienced Day Technician to join an established data centre operator, supporting the maintenance, reliability and performance of critical infrastructure within a live facility.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC and electrical distribution, perform fault finding, and maintain accurate records while working with contractors to keep the site running safely and efficiently.