Junior Day Technician

PRS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Day shift

Career development

Critical infrastructure exposure

Technical training

Job summary

PRS in London is seeking a Day Technician to join a highly technical data centre on Brick Lane. You will support day‑to‑day operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure as part of an established engineering team.

This role suits electrically or mechanically qualified engineers with building services experience, offering a path to specialist expertise in a demanding data centre environment and a focus on safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical qualification required (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Experience in building services, facilities management or maintenance.
• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Basic fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong health and safety awareness and safe systems of work.
• Good communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across critical building services and infrastructure.
• Undertake reactive maintenance, fault-finding and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of essential equipment including UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC and related plant.
• Monitor Building Management Systems and respond to alarms or issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Work with the wider engineering team to maintain efficiency and minimise downtime.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Health & safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Day Technician to join a highly technical, mission-critical environment at a modern data centre in Brick Lane, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically qualified engineer with experience in building services, facilities management or maintenance to develop their career within the data centre sector.

Working as part of an established engineering team, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across critical building services and infrastructure.
• Undertake reactive maintenance, fault-finding and troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of critical equipment, including UPS systems, generators, chillers, HVAC and associated plant.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and respond to alarms or operational issues.
• Conduct routine plant inspections and equipment performance checks.
• Identify potential faults and contribute to improving equipment reliability and site performance.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with health and safety procedures and site protocols.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logbooks and technical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the wider engineering team to maintain operational efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Support contractors and specialist engineers during maintenance activities where required.

Requirements

• An electrical or mechanical qualification, ideally Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in building services, facilities management, commercial maintenance or a similar engineering environment.
• A sound understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Basic fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures and safe systems of work.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to maintenance and continuous improvement.
• An interest in developing technical expertise within a critical environment.

What's on Offer?

• 10% annual bonus.
• Day-based working pattern.
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career within the data centre sector.
• Exposure to critical infrastructure and specialist engineering systems.
• Ongoing technical development within an established engineering team.