Job reference
59724750
Company Name
Salary
£40000 - £44000 per annum, Benefits: Annual Bonus, Private Healthcare, Training, 25 days annual Leave
Location
Crawley
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
31/05/2026
Posted date
20/04/2026
Closing date
18/05/2026
Junior Data Centre Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Location: Gatwick Area, UK
Salary: £40,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
One of the world’s largest and most respected data centre organisations is seeking a Junior Data Centre Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join their growing UK team. This is an outstanding opportunity to enter the critical facilities sector, offering long-term career stability, progression, and industry-leading training.
Working at a state-of-the-art data centre near Gatwick, you will support the maintenance and operation of critical infrastructure, ensuring reliability and uptime. This role is ideal for a qualified electrician looking to transition into a future-proof and highly sought-after industry.
As a Junior Electrical Engineer, you will assist in the maintenance, testing, and monitoring of electrical and mechanical systems across the site. Working alongside experienced engineers and site management, you’ll help ensure all infrastructure operates to the highest standards while meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Key Requirements:
- Fully qualified Electrician (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations)
- Some maintenance experience preferred, but candidates from commercial or industrial installation backgrounds are encouraged
- Backgrounds in production maintenance or the armed forces (especially Royal Navy) are highly desirable
- Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and develop
- Ability to pass a DBS security check (clean criminal record required)
- Must live within a 30–45 minute commute of the Gatwick area
What’s on Offer:
- £40,000 basic salary
- 10% annual bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Free on-site parking
This is more than just a job—it’s a genuine career move into one of the fastest-growing and most secure engineering sectors.