Building Services Fabric Technician - Lakeside Shopping Centre

Acorn Limited; Grays; On-site; GBP 37,080 - 45,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment

25 days holiday

Job summary

Acorn Limited is looking for a skilled Building Services Fabric Engineer to join their team at Lakeside Shopping Centre, United Kingdom. This role is pivotal in maintaining a high-profile retail environment, ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will support the Contracts Manager and carry out various maintenance tasks, ensuring the site is presented to the highest standard. The position offers competitive pay up to £41,200 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a building services or fabric maintenance role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in commercial or retail environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric maintenance.
• Perform general building fabric tasks including carpentry and painting.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and client needs.

Skills

Building fabric repairs and maintenance

Good communication skills

Health and safety practices

Customer service skills

Flexible approach to work

Education

Relevant qualifications in carpentry, joinery, or building maintenance

Tools

CAFM systems

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 across London and the South East, we have built a reputation based on trust, technical excellence, and long‑term partnerships with our clients.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Building Services Fabric Engineer to join our team at Lakeside Shopping Centre. This is a key role supporting the day‑to‑day maintenance and upkeep of a high‑profile retail environment, ensuring the site remains safe, compliant, and presented to the highest standard.

Working as part of a wider engineering team, you will support the Contracts Manager in delivering exceptional service to our clients while contributing to the smooth operation of the centre.

Location: Lakeside Shopping Centre

Salary: up to £41200 depending on experience plus overtime and callout

Hours: 40 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)

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric maintenance across the site
• Perform general building fabric tasks including carpentry, painting, basic plumbing, patch repairs, and flooring
• Support the wider engineering team with maintenance activities when required
• Assist in ensuring the site meets all health, safety, and compliance requirements
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and client needs
• Maintain accurate records of work completed through CAFM systems or job sheets
• Identify and report defects, and recommend improvements where necessary
• Support the Contracts Manager in delivering a high standard of service to the client

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in a building services or fabric maintenance role
• Good all‑round knowledge of building fabric repairs and maintenance
• Experience working within commercial or retail environments preferred
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Flexible approach to work and willingness to support out‑of‑hours activities if required
• Relevant qualifications in carpentry, joinery, or building maintenance
• Experience working in a large, multi‑site or public‑facing environment
• Familiarity with CAFM systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work at a high‑profile, busy retail destination
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation

We value attitude and reliability as much as technical skill, and we are keen to hear from engineers who want to build a long‑term future with a growing business.

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.

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.