The Role
We are looking for an experienced Electrician to join the on-site facilities team supporting a major Financial Services Data Centre facility in Croydon.
This is a Monday-to-Friday, daytime position focused primarily on the day-to-day electrical and general building maintenance of the site.
Unlike a traditional Data Centre Engineer position, this role is less focused on specialist plant equipment such as UPS systems, generators, chillers and critical cooling. Instead, we are looking for a strong general electrician who is comfortable looking after the wider building and its electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across the building
* General electrical fault finding and repairs
* Lighting maintenance, including replacement of lamps, fittings and emergency lighting
* Fire alarm testing, checks and basic fault investigation
* Carry out routine electrical inspections and testingSupport general building maintenance and facilities activities
* Complete PPM schedules and associated maintenance documentationIdentify faults and arrange/escalate specialist repairs where required
* Ensure work is completed safely and in line with site proceduresLiaise with other engineers, contractors and facilities teams
* Maintain a professional approach within a high-profile corporate environment
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be an electrically qualified maintenance engineer/electrician with experience working within a commercial building, facilities management or similar environment.
Relevant backgrounds could include:
* Commercial Building Maintenance
* Facilities Management
* Office / Corporate Facilities
* Hospitals / Healthcare Estates
* Hotels
* Retail or Shopping Centres
* Government / Public-Sector Buildings
* Large Residential or Mixed-Use Developments
Data centre experience is not required.
Qualifications & Experience
Ideally, you will hold:
* NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent
* 18th Edition Wiring RegulationsGood understanding of electrical maintenance and fault finding
* Experience with fire alarms, emergency lighting and general building electrical systems
* Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
Additional electrical testing qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential.
Electrician | Data Centre's | Mon-Fri daytime | £55-60K + benefits
Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year