Building Services Engineer - Oxford & Midlands

Acorn Engineering Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Engineering Limited is recruiting a reliable Van Mobile Engineer to support contracts across Oxford and the Midlands. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works across a varied estate, traveling between client sites with the support of our helpdesk and contract management teams.

Ideal candidates will have a City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, a full UK driving licence, and be comfortable working independently with a strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of M&E building services.
• Experience with HVAC systems including air conditioning, boilers, controls, heating and ventilation.
• Understanding of Legionella control.
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM, servicing and reactive maintenance across multiple client sites
• Attend breakdowns during normal working hours and participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota
• Communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Liaise closely with the internal helpdesk and administration teams
• Complete accurate reports, logbooks and compliance documentation
• Keep Contracts Managers informed of job progress and site issues
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply fully with PPE and health & safety requirements

Skills

M&E building services

HVAC systems

Legionella control

Health and safety

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Van Mobile Engineer – Oxford & Midlands

Coverage Area: Oxfordshire & the Midlands

Critical Access Requirement: Easy access to the M40 corridor

Salary: Competitive (plus overtime opportunities)

Hours: 41.25 hours per week

Driving Licence: Required

About The Role

We are recruiting a reliable and experienced Van Mobile Engineer to support contracts across Oxford and the Midlands. Ideal location for an application would be Wheatley/Thame, however we will consider applicants who have easy access to the M40

Due to the geographical spread of our client sites and operational response requirements, it is critical that candidates live within easy reach of the M40, allowing efficient travel across Oxfordshire and the wider Midlands region.

You will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance and reactive works across a varied estate, operating independently while being fully supported by our internal helpdesk and contract management teams.

Company Overview

Acorn delivers market-leading engineering and compliance services to a wide range of clients across the UK. With over 40 years of industry experience, we provide mechanical, electrical and fabric services, supported by specialist in-house teams covering water treatment, gas, air conditioning and electrical compliance.

We are committed to supporting our engineers with strong operational systems and responsive back‑office support.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM, servicing and reactive maintenance across multiple client sites
• Attend breakdowns during normal working hours and participate in an out‑of‑hours call‑out rota
• Communicate professionally with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
• Liaise closely with the internal helpdesk and administration teams
• Complete accurate reports, logbooks and compliance documentation
• Keep Contracts Managers informed of job progress and site issues
• Maintain a professional appearance and comply fully with PPE and health & safety requirements

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of M&E building services
• Experience with HVAC systems including air conditioning, boilers, controls, heating and ventilation
• Understanding of Legionella control
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation

Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Time‑served mechanical or maintenance engineer (apprenticeship preferred)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Full UK driving licence

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Organised, reliable and professional
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently
• Confident in fault‑finding and decision‑making under pressure

Location Requirement

This role requires engineers to be based within easy access of the M40 to support efficient travel between Oxfordshire and Midlands-based sites. Ideal applicants would be located in Wheatley/Thame