Shift Technician – Critical Facilities & Data Centre

PRS; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PRS is recruiting an experienced Shift Technician to join a leading facilities management team operating within a highly critical technical environment in Harlow.

This role involves maintaining and monitoring mechanical and electrical systems, responding to faults and alarms, and supporting day-to-day operation of both critical and non-critical building services in a data centre setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in data centre or critical environments preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance frameworks.
• Ability to follow RAMS and Permit to Work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the facility.
• Respond to equipment faults, alarms and breakdowns.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC and pumps.
• Complete routine inspections and site checks, maintain shift records.
• Liaise with contractors and specialist teams, support incident management.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Shift work experience

RAMS/Permits to Work/LOTO

BMS operation

HVAC systems

Education

Relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications

Tools

BMS

Job description

PRS is recruiting an experienced Shift Technician to join a leading facilities management team operating within a highly critical technical environment in Harlow.

This role involves maintaining and monitoring mechanical and electrical systems, responding to faults and alarms, and supporting day-to-day operation of both critical and non-critical building services in a data centre setting.