Assistant Maintenance Manager

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Acorn Maintenance Engineering

Based in Slough and with over 35 years’ experience, Acorn specialises in providing cutting-edge technological maintenance solutions to a wide range of sectors spanning commercial, retail, education, healthcare and hospitality to ensure its portfolio of managed buildings in London and the South-East operate seamlessly 24/7.

Package & Benefits

Location: Midsummer Place Shopping Center, Milton Keynes

Salary: £36,000,00 - £38,000.00 (Depending on experience)

Hours: 40 per 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)

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Opportunities for Overtime

Responsibilities

  • To deputies for the site-based maintenance manager when required.

  • To assist the site-based maintenance manager in ensuring we deliver excellent services to the site.

  • Demonstrate an ability to fault-find, diagnose, and repair issues, working unsupervised and using own initiative when required.

  • Carry out and oversee planned and reactive maintenance tasks while maintaining the Centre’s Health & Safety policies, ensuring compliance with all legal and legislative requirements.

  • To work a schedule of weekends and to be trained to undertake duty manager responsibilities when on site (Compensated by days in lieu).

  • To personally undertake planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repair works across the site.

  • To communicate with the maintenance manager, client, suppliers and sub-contractors regularly and effectively in order to maintain and develop excellent relationships and ensure smooth operation of the business.

  • Liaising with the site-based coordinator to create a collaborative and successful support function.

  • The individual will be expected to organise their work and time efficiently and to work supportively within a team.

  • Punctual site attendance, well-presented and wearing relevant PPE and clothing when necessary.

  • Completing and submitting clear, concise and accurate reporting for works carried out and any further work required.

  • Reviewing and maintaining all logbooks / DataStation / CAFM system for completion of all tasks.

  • Keep the center team informed of maintenance activities throughout the week.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Knowledge

  • Extensive knowledge of M&E building services.

  • Good knowledge of HVAC plant i.e. A/C, boilers, controls, heating and cooling systems, ventilation.

  • Excellent understanding of Legionella.

  • Good understanding of overall Health & Safety (IOSH)

  • Be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and a confident communicator at all levels.

  • Act as a team player with a flexible approach and awareness of confidentiality issues.

  • Solutions focused.

  • Able to network and build positive working relationships with contractors-client and customers.

  • Awareness and understanding of budget controls.

Qualifications

  • Industry recognised certification in electrics.

  • Good mechanical knowledge / experience.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook).

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.

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