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.
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
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.
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.
Our Recruitment Administrator Joy will answer your questions.