Building Fabric Maintenance Technician

Austin Fraser; Exeter; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading facilities management company as a hands-on fabric technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of building services. This position offers the opportunity to engage in diverse tasks such as furniture assembly, general maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. You'll need to be physically fit, a team player, and possess excellent communication skills to thrive in this dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that values your contributions and offers a supportive team atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on fabric technician with knowledge of building services.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Building and moving furniture as required by the client.
• Performing general maintenance tasks including plumbing and carpentry.
• Ensuring a safe working environment and compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Good communication etiquette

Team player

Multitasking

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Physically fit

Working at heights

Security Clearance

Job description

Your new company
You will be working for a leading FM company working on-site at their commercial partner.

Your new role
Hands-on working fabric technician with a good understanding of general building services and estate management.

Duties will include:

1. Building furniture
2. Moving furniture
3. Carry out all moves and changes that the client requires
4. Undertake a full range of general maintenance tasks, not limited to minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, ensuring service levels are met and maintaining the fabric of the building at a high standard
5. Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared prior to any works starting
6. To undertake lone working when and where required
7. To develop a good working relationship with all members of the team, subcontractors, and client's staff
8. Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment is met, including the wearing of uniform and appropriate PPE always
9. Ensure all storage areas are maintained and kept safe and tidy
10. Escort visiting subcontractors around site to ensure safe execution of service-related tasks, and ensure RAMS are reviewed and approved prior to works starting
11. Undertake other tasks directed by the account management team
12. PA testing

What you'll need to succeed:

1. Good communication etiquette
2. Team player
3. Able to multitask and prioritise workload
4. Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service
5. Calm manner, able to work under pressure and make sound decisions when needed
6. Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 20kg
7. Able to work at heights
8. Obtain full Security Clearance

What you'll get in return:
£18.15 per hour Umbrella - 2 year contract

What you need to do now:
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