Building Fabric Specialist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus (up to 4%)

Overtime rate enhancements

Training academy

Job summary

Arcus FM is seeking a Building Fabric Specialist for a mobile role across multiple client sites in the Exeter area. You will deliver high-quality repairs and planned maintenance to keep facilities safe and functional.

Role requires time-served experience in fabric trades, NVQ or equivalent, and a valid UK driving licence. You will work across sites with autonomy, using handheld IT for work management and documentation.

Qualifications

• Time-served, hands-on experience in multiple trades (fabric maintenance).
• NVQ/City & Guilds/BTEC or equivalent in a relevant trade.
• UK driving licence required.
• Confidence working independently and with customers.
• Comfortable using handheld IT equipment for work management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective repairs and maintenance across client sites.
• Respond to reactive issues promptly and professionally.
• Support customer satisfaction through excellent service delivery.
• Work across multiple sites in your area with autonomy.
• Adhere to health & safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Patch plastering

Carpentry

Tiling

Basic plumbing

Locks & fittings

General fabric repairs

Health & safety

UK driving licence

Customer-facing

Handheld IT literacy

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/BTEC in relevant trade

Tools

Handheld IT device

Power tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Building Fabric Maintenance professional looking for your next challenge?

If you're based in or around the Exeter area, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Arcus FM are recruiting within our facilities maintenance team and are looking for a skilled and reliable Fabric Specialist to deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance services across a portfolio of multi-site clients.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive Salary -
• £34,271 per annum
• Company van and fuel card
• - with personal use available from day one
• - earn from the moment you leave home
• 25 days annual leave
• Enhanced overtime rates
• for additional earnings
• Annual bonus (up to 4%)
• - subject to performance (historically paid out)

As an Arcus Building Fabric Specialist, you'll work across multiple client sites in your area, ensuring facilities are safe, fully functional, and well-maintained.

This is a mobile role that offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to showcase your expertise in a range of building fabric tasks.

You’ll be expected to:

Deliver effective repairs and maintenance work to a high standard

Respond to reactive issues promptly and professionally

Support customer satisfaction through excellent service delivery

Time-served, hands-on experience in multiple trades (ideally in a fabric maintenance role)

NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant trade

A valid UK driver's licence

Confidence working independently and in customer-facing environments

Comfortable using handheld IT equipment for work management and documentation

Solid knowledge of health & safety standards

Experience in retail or multi-site maintenance environments

Core trade skills we're looking for include:

• Patch plastering and rendering
• Carpentry and joinery
• Floor and wall coverings (tiling, vinyl etc)
• Basic plumbing
• Changing locks and fittings
• General fabric repairs

Additional info:

• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• On-call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks

We’re an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations.

You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Matched pension contributions (5-6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry-leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs