Foot Mobile Engineer - Zone 1 and 2

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 41.25 per week plus overtime opportunities

About Us

Acorn has been trusted for over 40 years to deliver market-leading engineering and compliance services across London and the South East. We provide a full range of mechanical, electrical, and fabric services, along with specialist in-house water treatment, gas, air conditioning, and electrical expertise.

When you join Acorn, you will be supported by a dedicated team who values your skills, your safety, and your professional growth.

The Role

This is a foot mobile position, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, independence, and the opportunity to work across multiple sites in Central London. You will travel between locations via public transport, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, repairs, and servicing.

The successful candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable representing Acorn on-site — building strong relationships with clients while maintaining high standards of work and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing, and repairs across a range of commercial contracts.
• Respond to call-outs during working hours and take part in the out-of-hours emergency rota.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain accurate records, logbooks, and reports for all works undertaken.
• Represent Acorn professionally on-site, ensuring punctuality, proper PPE, and a customer-focused approach.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of M&E building services, HVAC plant (A/C, boilers, controls, ventilation), and Legionella awareness.
• Recognised qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical/maintenance engineering.
• IT literate (Excel, Outlook, Word) with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• Varied and challenging role working across prestigious London sites.
• Supportive and experienced team culture.
• Stable company with a strong reputation and long history of success.