Building Services Fabric Technician - Watford

Acorn Engineering Limited


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Watford
Salary: £33,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
Building Services Fabric Technician

Watford

Summary

Join Acorn – With over 40 years of trusted service, Acorn Engineering delivers high-quality engineering and compliance services across hundreds of sites in London and the South East. We’re proud to offer a collaborative work environment, in-house technical expertise, and a commitment to staff development and internal promotion.

We are now looking for a Fabric Technician / Painting Engineer to join our night team at the prestigious Atria Watford shopping centre. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in high standards, enjoys a variety of tasks, and wants to grow within a supportive and professional team.

Package & Benefits

Location: Atria Shopping Centre - Watford

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 41.4 hours 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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Work Monday to Friday on an 8-hour night shift (6:00 PM to 3:00 AM, including a 1-hour break), with flexibility required depending on task demands.
  • Complete painting and general building fabric repair works as directed.
  • Be available for occasional weekend work when required.
  • Maintain all fabric and painting-related aspects of the contract to a high standard.
  • Identify and report any additional works, and carry them out upon receiving authorisation.

Main Duties

  • Perform painting, tiling, grouting, and general building fabric repairs as needed.
  • Undertake both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the site.
  • Procure materials and equipment through the Supervisor or Manager to complete works.
  • Accurately complete work sheets and ensure client sign-off where applicable.
  • Advise the client on minor additional works and assist in preparing cost estimates.
  • Maintain flexibility in working hours to accommodate urgent tasks.
  • Adhere to company Health & Safety policies and safe systems of work at all times.
  • Take on additional duties as required, in line with your skills and capabilities.

Skills & Qualifications Required

Knowledge & Understanding

  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations, including the importance of toolbox talks, Permit to Work procedures, and safe systems of work.
  • Understands the use and administration of a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system

Personal Qualities/Skills

  • Licences: Must hold a valid 3A–3B Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) licence.
  • Willing and able to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, to support operational needs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.

Qualifications

  • Holds relevant trade qualifications such as a time-served apprenticeship, City & Guilds (C&G), or equivalent.

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