Plant engineer Work, Jobs in Reading (with Salaries)

Building Services Engineer – Oxford & Midlands
Acorn —Oxford
- Up to £44,000 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Trainee Engineer / Plant Fitter
CPS International Ltd —Maidenhead
- £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
9d
Shift Engineer
Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa —Bagshot
- £36,418 a year
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- Hotel experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Fabric Engineer
JIK-Integral UK Limited —Arborfield
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer
AWE —Reading
- £51,500 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Programmable logic controllers
- Mentoring
- Free parking
Maintenance Engineer - Headington Oxford
Emcor —Headington
- £41,500 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Workshop Engineer
Linde MH UK Ltd. —Basingstoke
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Legrand North America —Reading
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
HVAC Engineer
CBRE —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Basic maths
- Maintenance
Mechanical Design Engineer
Glanua —Aldermaston
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector
Stantec —Reading
- Engineering
- Mentoring
Installation Engineer (Networking & Audio)
CGA Integration Ltd —Bracknell
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Overtime
- Windows
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Machine Control Engineer
Finning International Inc. / Sitech UK —Ashford
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Quick apply
9d
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Glanua —Reading
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
Quick apply
Field Service Engineer
Linde MH UK Ltd. —Basingstoke
- Overtime
- Forklift
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Site Services Engineer - Multi-Skilled
NewPrinces Group —Long Sutton
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Programmable logic controllers
- Annual leave
BMS Support Engineer - Data Centres
BMSI —Maidenhead
- Overtime
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Plant Engineer
A Minicrane Hire Company Limited —Hounslow
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
Quick apply
9d
Mechanical Engineer
Ascot Racecourse Ltd —Ascot
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Mechanical Engineers
Amentum —Reading
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
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Building Services Engineer – Oxford & Midlands

Acorn
Oxford

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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 recruiting a reliable and experienced Van Mobile Engineer to support contracts across Oxford and the Midlands.

Due to the geographical spread of our client sites and operational response requirements, it is critical that candidates live within easy reach of the M40, allowing efficient travel across Oxfordshire and the wider Midlands region.

You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance and reactive works across a varied estate, operating independently while being fully supported by our internal helpdesk and contract management teams.

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: Oxfordshire and Midlands

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

Additional Requirement

This role requires engineers to be based within easy access of the M40 to support efficient travel between Oxfordshire and Midlands-based sites.

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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Building Services Engineer – Oxford & Midlands

Trainee Engineer / Plant Fitter

Shift Engineer

Fabric Engineer

Senior Machine Tool Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer - Headington Oxford

Workshop Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

HVAC Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Installation Engineer (Networking & Audio)

Machine Control Engineer

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Site Services Engineer - Multi-Skilled

BMS Support Engineer - Data Centres

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Mechanical Engineer

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