Building Fabric Technician

Construction, Property and Engineering; Horsham; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Pension up to 8%

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Gym discounts

Life insurance

Employee recognition

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Building Fabric Technician in Horsham to perform multi-trade commercial maintenance. The role requires a core background in Carpentry or Plumbing and a couple of secondary trades, with 2–5 years’ FM experience.

A full UK driving license and DBS clearance are also expected. The position is full-time and permanent, offering a salary of £38,000 per year with benefits including holiday and pension.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry or Plumbing (or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of experience in a commercial property maintenance or FM environment.
• Full UK Driving License (Clean preferred).
• Ability to pass a standard DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks across commercial properties.
• Diagnose and rectify repairs within your primary trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) and complete secondary trade tasks as needed.
• Respond swiftly to emergency maintenance calls and work with other engineering technicians.
• Maintain accurate digital records, job updates, and photographic evidence of completed work via PDA/phone.
• Support management with COSHH inventories, risk assessments, and maintain vehicles and tools.
• Participate in the emergency out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Secondary trades

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry or Plumbing

Job description

Job Title: Building Fabric Technician (Carpenter / Plumber Multi-Trade)

Location: Horsham

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

Our client, a leading property maintenance and facilities management specialist across the South of England, is seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Building Fabric Technician to join their dynamic team in Horsham. This permanent position is ideal for an operative with a core background in Carpentry or Plumbing who enjoys varied, multi-trade commercial maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks across commercial properties.

• Diagnose and rectify repairs within your primary trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) and complete secondary trade tasks as needed.

• Respond swiftly to emergency maintenance calls and work collaboratively with other engineering technicians.

• Maintain accurate digital records, job updates, and photographic evidence of completed work via PDA/phone.

• Support management with COSHH inventories, risk assessments, and maintain company vehicles and tools in clean, safe condition.

• Participate in the emergency out-of-hours call-out rota.

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry OR Plumbing (or equivalent qualification).

• Demonstrated capability in at least 2 secondary trades to a high standard.

• 2-5 years of experience in a commercial property maintenance or FM environment.

• Full UK Driving License (Clean preferred).

• Ability to pass a standard DBS check.

• CSCS card, PASMA, or IPAF certificates are desirable.

Key Benefits:

• Salary: £38,000 per annum.

• Holiday: 34 days annual leave (rising to 36 days with length of service, including bank holidays), with options to buy/sell up to 5 days.

• Pension: Up to 8% defined contribution scheme (3% Employer / 5% Employee).

• Perks: Octopus Electric Dreams Car salary sacrifice scheme, company sick pay, gym discounts, life insurance, and employee recognition rewards.

How to Apply:

If you hold the required qualifications and are ready to get started, apply today by submitting your updated CV.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.