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.

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.

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.