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Assistant Maintenance Manager
About this role
Acorn is trusted to deliver market leading engineering and compliance services to several hundred sites across London and the Southeast. Our reputation has been built over 40 years. We provide every type of mechanical, electrical and fabric service for your property. We provide specialist water treatment, gas, air conditioning & electrical services in house. You will be looked after by your own team of dedicated people who understand your needs.
Job summary
Salary
£36,000- £38,000
Hours per week
40 per week
Responsibilities
- To deputise for the site-based maintenance manager when required.
- To assist the site-based maintenance manager in ensuring we deliver excellent services to the site.
- Demonstrate an ability to fault-find, diagnose, and repair issues, working unsupervised and using own initiative when required.
- Carry out and oversee planned and reactive maintenance tasks while maintaining the Centre’s Health & Safety policies, ensuring compliance with all legal and legislative requirements.
- To work a schedule of weekends and to be trained to undertake duty manager responsibilities when on site (Compensated by days in lieu).
- To personally undertake planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repair works across the site.
- To communicate with the maintenance manager, client, suppliers and sub-contractors regularly and effectively in order to maintain and develop excellent relationships and ensure smooth operation of the business.
- Liaising with the site-based coordinator to create a collaborative and successful support function.
- The individual will be expected to organise their work and time efficiently and to work supportively within a team.
- Punctual site attendance, well-presented and wearing relevant PPE and clothing when necessary.
- Completing and submitting clear, concise and accurate reporting for works carried out and any further work required.
- Reviewing and maintaining all logbooks / DataStation / CAFM system for completion of all tasks.
- Keep the centre team informed of maintenance activities throughout the week.
Competencies Knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of M&E building services.
- Good knowledge of HVAC plant i.e. A/C, boilers, controls, heating and cooling systems, ventilation.
- Excellent understanding of Legionella.
- Good understanding of overall Health & Safety (IOSH)
- Be enthusiastic, willing to learn, and a confident communicator at all levels.
- Act as a team player with a flexible approach and awareness of confidentiality issues.
- Solutions focused.
- Able to network and build positive working relationships with contractors-client and customers.
- Awareness and understanding of budget controls.
Qualifications
- Industry recognised certification in electrics.
- Good mechanical knowledge / experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook).
Personal Qualities/Skills
- Valid driving licence
- Good communication and time management skills.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated.
- The ability to work on your own or as part of a team and make calculated assessments of breakdowns.
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
- Opportunities for Overtime
If you require further information, please send all enquiries to: joy.frimpong-donkor@acornlimited.co.uk
Alternatively, if this position is of interest to you, please apply here.
