Mobile Electrical Engineer
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 seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Mobile Electrical Engineer to join our established electrical services team, covering client sites across London and the surrounding urban areas. This mobile role involves electrical installation works, testing, inspection and reactive maintenance within commercial environments. Due to the operational requirements of the business and response times for client sites, it is critical that applicants live within one hour of Central London during peak traffic conditions.
Package & Benefits
- Location: Central London and surrounding urban areas
- Salary: up to £44,000 depending on experience plus overtime and callout
- Hours: 41.25 hours a week
- Pension scheme
- Company Events
- Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
- 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
- Company Van and fuel card
Role Overview & Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical installation works within commercial premises
- Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
- Carry out periodic emergency lighting inspections and testing
- Fault diagnosis and rectification on electrical systems
- Testing and certification of electrical installations and minor works in line with BS7671
- Work in accordance with NIC/EIC approved contractor requirements
- Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers and internal teams
- Maintain site logs, diaries, task sheets and photographic reports
- Organise daily workload efficiently and work proactively
What We Are Looking For
Knowledge & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installations
- Experience testing and certifying electrical systems
- Ability to fault‑find and rectify electrical issues
- Experience with emergency lighting and fire alarm systems
- Knowledge of DALI lighting control systems
- Experience with BMS control wiring and fault finding
Qualifications
- City & Guilds 2391 or 2394 & 2395 (or equivalent)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Completed electrical apprenticeship
- JIB registered (desirable)
- IPAF and PASMA (desirable)
Personal Skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
- Professional, reliable and self‑motivated
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
Critical Location Requirement
To support operational response times and business needs, applicants must live within one hour of Central London during peak traffic. Applications from candidates outside this travel radius will not meet the requirements of the role.
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.
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.
Need more info? Dale will be happy to help!
dale.leer@acornlimited.co.uk
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