Building Services Engineer - Birmingham

Acorn Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits - GP appointment (4

25 days holiday

Zone 1 & 2 Travel Card

Job summary

Acorn Limited is seeking a Van Mobile Building Services Engineer to support a portfolio of commercial client sites across Birmingham and surrounding areas. This mobile role involves traveling in a company van to carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a variety of building services systems.

You will perform PPM, fault finding, servicing and repairs, working with a dedicated helpdesk while autonomously managing daily workload.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of M&E building services.
• Experience with HVAC plant including air conditioning, boilers, controls, heating and ventilation.
• Time-served mechanical or maintenance engineer, apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM), servicing and reactive repairs across assigned sites.
• Attend call-outs during normal working hours and participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota.
• Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with internal helpdesk and administration teams.
• Accurately complete reports, job sheets and compliance documentation.
• Maintain log books and site records.
• Ensure punctual attendance, professional presentation and correct use of PPE.

Skills

M&E building services

HVAC

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served mechanical/maintenance engineer apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Acorn, people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 40 years’ experience delivering market-leading engineering and compliance services, we have built a reputation based on trust, technical excellence, and long-term partnerships with our clients.

We are recruiting a Van Mobile Building Services Engineer to support a portfolio of commercial client sites across Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

This is a mobile role, with engineers travelling between sites in a company van, carrying out a mixture of planned and reactive maintenance across a varied property portfolio. The position suits someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable working independently while building strong relationships with clients.

You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), fault finding, servicing and reactive repairs on a range of building services systems, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Engineers are supported by a dedicated helpdesk and contract management team while enjoying the autonomy of managing their own daily workload.

Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas

Salary: up to £44000 depending on experience plus overtime and callout

Hours: 41.25 hours a week

Company Benefits

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits - 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family

25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)

Zone 1 & 2 Travel Card

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and reactive repairs across assigned sites

Attend call-outs during normal working hours and participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota

Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and subcontractors

Liaise closely with the internal helpdesk and administration teams

Accurately complete reports, job sheets and compliance documentation

Maintain log books and site records

Ensure punctual attendance, professional presentation and correct use of PPE

What we are looking for

Good working knowledge of M&E building services

Experience with HVAC plant including air conditioning, boilers, controls, heating and ventilation

Strong awareness of health and safety requirements

Qualifications & Experience

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Time-served mechanical or maintenance engineer (apprenticeship preferred)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Personal Skills

Excellent communication and time management skills

Highly organised and self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable working independently or as part of a team

Able to assess faults and make informed maintenance decisions

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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