Building Services Engineer – North London, Hertfordshire & Essex

Acorn
Enfield

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £44,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Company events

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Mechanical engineering
Driving Licence
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
HVAC
Organisational skills
Air conditioning
Time management

Full job description

Join Acorn - Build your Career

At Acorn, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 40 years’ experience delivering market‑leading engineering and compliance services across London and the South East, we have built a reputation based on trust, technical excellence, and long‑term partnerships with our clients.

We are currently seeking a Building Services Engineer to join our team, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) across our sites across North London, Hertfordshire and Essex and the surrounding urban areas

You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs across a varied portfolio of client sites, working independently but supported by a dedicated helpdesk and contract management team.

To meet the operational demands of the business candidates would ideally live within the above areas but not is a requirement

Acorn promotes a professional, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where engineers are trusted and supported. You will be backed by a dedicated internal helpdesk, administration team, and experienced contract managers who understand the realities of working on site and are committed to helping you succeed.

Package & Benefits

Location: N London, Hertfordshire and East/Essex (Enfield, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, Loughton)

Salary: up to £44000 depending on experience plus overtime and callout

Hours: 41.25 hours a week

Company Benefits

Pension scheme
Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
Company Van and fuel card

Key Responsibilities

Carry out PPM, servicing and reactive maintenance across multiple sites
Respond to call-outs during normal working hours and participate in an out-of-hours emergency rota
Communicate clearly with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth service delivery
Liaise with the internal helpdesk and administration teams
Maintain accurate job reports, log books and documentation
Keep Contracts Managers informed of job progress and site issues
Attend sites punctually, presented professionally and wearing appropriate PPE

What we are looking for

Knowledge & Competencies

Strong knowledge of M&E building services
Experience with HVAC plant including air conditioning, boilers, controls, heating and ventilation systems
Understanding of Legionella control
Good working knowledge of health and safety regulations

Qualifications & Experience

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Time-served mechanical or maintenance engineer (apprenticeship preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Full UK driving licence

Personal Skills

Excellent communication and time management
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Confident in diagnosing faults and making informed repair decisions

Location Requirement

To support business needs, applicants must reside within the areas of North London / Hertfordshire / East Essex areas (e.g. Enfield, Waltham Cross, Cheshunt, Loughton)

Career Prospects at Acorn

Acorn is committed to developing its people for the long term.

Many of our engineers progress into senior engineering, specialist, or management roles as they grow within the business. We actively encourage skill development, increased responsibility, and career progression for individuals who show commitment, reliability, and a strong customer‑focused approach.

As our service offering and client base continue to grow, there are ongoing opportunities for overtime, role development, and exposure to a wide variety of technically interesting sites and systems.

Why Join Acorn?

A stable, well‑established company with over four decades of industry experience
A supportive, knowledgeable internal team that understands engineering roles
A strong focus on teamwork, professionalism, and safety
Genuine long‑term career progression opportunities
PPM‑led work across varied sites in the local and surrounding counties
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, and basis of disability

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