At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on building services at Atria Shopping Centre.
- Company: Acorn has over 40 years of experience in engineering and compliance services across London and the South East.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £41,200, 25 days holiday, and wellbeing benefits including GP appointments for the family.
- Other info: Position requires working weekends on a rota basis and attending emergencies outside normal hours.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team with structured development programs and opportunities for career progression.
- Qualifications: Must have City & Guilds Electrical Installation/Maintenance and IEE 18th Edition certification.
The predicted salary is between 41200 - 41200 £ per year.
For over 40 years, Acorn has been trusted to deliver market-leading engineering and compliance services across hundreds of sites in London and the South East. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and investing in our people. Many of our engineers have progressed through the ranks thanks to our structured development programs and ongoing training. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, learn, and be part of a supportive team, Acorn is the place for you.
This is a position for a qualified building services electrical engineer who can carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive/repair works on the building services plant in our Watford Atria site.
Package & Benefits
- Location: Atria Shopping Centre, Watford
- Salary: £41,200
- Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days, Weekends and Call outs on a rota basis (currently 1 in 4)
- Shift Patterns (Mon - Fri):
- Early shift: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Mid shift: 8:30am – 5:30pm
- Late shift: 9:30am – 6:30pm
- Weekends – (Rota basis):
- Saturday: 8:30am – 6:30pm
- Sunday: 10:30am – 5:30pm
Company Benefits
- Pension scheme
- Company events
- Wellbeing benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
- 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with the HVAC specification and annual maintenance programme.
- Ensure engineering standards are maintained to maximize plant effectiveness and reliability.
- Adhere to company QA and site procedures.
- Follow company & site health & safety procedures at all times.
- Maintain accurate site records and documentation.
- Inspect the condition of services and proactively address callouts/repairs as required.
- Attend site emergencies outside of normal working hours.
- Perform tasks in plant room environments and at height, using provided platforms, ladders, and PPE.
- Maintain company-issued tools safely and serviceably.
- Proactively support contract success with a positive approach.
- Complete any other tasks requested by management.
- Work weekends on a rota basis.
Qualifications & Skills Required
Essential
- City & Guilds Electrical Installation/Maintenance
- IEE 18th Edition
- MEWP or IPAF certificate 3a & 3b.
- Proven mechanical/electrical skills in all aspects of building services
- In-depth knowledge of building services with ability to fault-find and resolve problems
- Sound judgment and logical problem-solving examples
- Previous experience working within a maintenance team
- Competent knowledge of building services components: fire alarm, BMS, mains switchgear, air handling units, heating and ventilation, pumps, calorifiers, CWS and HWS systems
- Experience with 3-phase systems
Desirable
- C&G inspection & testing
- Health & safety qualification
- BMS controls
- Pump types
- HVAC
- Basic plumbing skills
- Proven teamwork experience
- Computer literate
- Air conditioning knowledge
- Water treatment regimes
- Health and safety training
- GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent
- Generators
- Sprinkler systems
- Building management systems
- Electrical competency
- Basic fault diagnostics on controls
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability.
Need more info? Our TA Executive, Dale, will answer your questions. Dale.Leer@acornlimited.co.uk
Building Services Engineer - Electrical (Watford) employer: Acorn Engineering Limited
Acorn is located at Atria Shopping Centre in Watford, offering a pension scheme and company events. The team values quality and reliability, fostering growth through ongoing training and support.
