Location Southeast and London
Salary – Up to £52,000 dependant on skills and experience.
Hours 41.25 per week and opportunity to work overtime.
Company overview
Acorn is trusted to deliver market leading engineering and compliance services to several hundred sites across London and the Southeast.
Our reputation has been built over 40 years.
We provide every type of mechanical, electrical and fabric service for your property.
We provide specialist water treatment, gas, air conditioning & electrical services in house.
You will be looked after by your own team of dedicated people who understand your needs.
Responsibilities
• To undertake planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repair works across various contracts.
• To regularly and effectively communicate with clients, suppliers and sub-contractors in order to maintain and develop excellent relationships and ensure smooth operation of the business.
• To provide boiler/combustion servicing and repair works across various contracts.
• Maintain low pressure boilers, high pressure boilers, power boilers, steam boilers and hot water heating systems.
• Replace defective valves, filters, or steam gauges.
• Monitor boiler systems to ensure it is operating safely and properly; facilitate periodic boiler cleaning.
• Addresses any problems with boiler systems and notifies maintenance when needed.
• Contact relevant manager concerning potentially dangerous equipment or safety violations.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repair works across various contracts in accordance with relevant legislation.
• Regularly and effectively communicate with clients, suppliers, sub-contractors in order to maintain and develop excellent relationships and ensure smooth operation of the business.
• Liaise with internal Acorn helpdesk and administration teams to create a collaborative and successful support function.
• Attend to call outs during normal working hours and in addition will be part of the out-of-hours emergency call out rota.
• The individual will be expected to organise their work and time efficiently and to work supportively within a team.
• Punctual site attendance, well-presented wearing relevant PPE and clothing.
• Completing and submitting clear, concise and accurate reporting for works carried out and any further work required.
• To be in regular communications with the Contracts Managers on the relevant job progressions.
Competencies
Knowledge
• Knowledge of Combustion systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC plant i.e. A/C, boilers, controls, heating and cooling systems, ventilation.
• Knowledge of building services.
• Understanding of Legionella.
• Understanding of overall Health & Safety.
Qualifications
• CCN1
• CEN1 (E)
• CODNCO1
• OFTEC qualification
Personal Qualities/Skills
• Valid driving licence
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated.
• The ability to work on your own or as part of a team and make calculated assessments of breakdowns.