Harrods
Assistant Technician
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Assistant Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician - BMS
As an Assistant Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician - BMS, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of Harrods' Building Management Systems and engineering infrastructure, while having the opportunity to grow your experience and technical knowledge alongside other skilled trades.
About the Role
As an Assistant Multi-Skilled Engineering Technician - BMS, you will support the maintenance and operation of engineering assets across the Harrods Knightsbridge estate.
Working closely with experienced technicians and engineers, you will assist with planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and compliance activities across BMS, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and building services systems.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to build your technical knowledge within a hands-on environment while helping to ensure operational excellence, asset reliability, and exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across BMS, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and general building services systems.
- Assisting with fault finding, repairs, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities to minimize downtime and optimize system performance.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and updating work activities within CAFM/CMMS systems.
- Supporting compliance and health & safety requirements, including permits-to-work, RAMS, risk assessments, and statutory maintenance activities.
- Responding to operational incidents and emergencies, while working collaboratively with the wider Engineering and Facilities team to deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
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About You
You will be passionate about engineering maintenance and building services, with a recognised engineering qualification.
You will also be:
- Keen to develop your technical knowledge across BMS, HVAC, and wider building systems.
- A proactive problem-solver who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work.
- Confident communicating and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Adaptable, eager to learn, and committed to building a long-term career within a multi-skilled engineering environment.
- A recognised Engineering qualification in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline (NVQ Level 2-3, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent), ideally supported by a completed apprenticeship.
- Experience of, or strong interest in, BMS, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or general building maintenance, together with familiarity using CAFM/CMMS systems.
- Relevant health & safety and technical certifications such as IOSH Working Safely, 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Asbestos Awareness, F-Gas, or equivalent qualifications (desirable).
About Us
Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.
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Our Promise to You
Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.
Uniquely You
Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.
At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.
Additional Information
- Time Type: Permanent
- Department: Facilities (Daniel Layfield)
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