Foot Mobile Engineer – Covent Garden, West End & Westminster

Company: Acorn Engineering Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

Foot Mobile Engineer – Central London (Covent Garden, West End & Westminster)

Pick up a walking mobile role in the heart of London. Travel between sites on foot and public transport, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and reactive repairs across a varied portfolio of client sites. The role is fully supported by a dedicated helpdesk and contract management team.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance, 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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Knowledge & Competencies

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

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

Package & Benefits

  • Salary up to £44,000, depending on experience, plus overtime and callout pay
  • Hours: 41.25 hours a week
  • Pension scheme
  • Company events
  • Wellbeing benefits – 24‑hour turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
  • 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
  • Zone 1 & 2 Travel Card

Location

This role is dedicated to Covent Garden, the West End and Westminster, ideal for engineers experienced in working across high‑density, central London environments using public transport.

Career Prospects at Acorn

Acorn offers long‑term career progression, with many engineers moving into senior engineering, specialist or management roles. Ongoing opportunities for overtime, role development and exposure to a wide variety of technically interesting sites and systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, or basis of disability.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026