Fabric Engineer

EQUANS; Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team as a Fabric Engineer, where you will play a vital role in maintaining high-quality facilities. This position involves a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, joinery, and painting. You'll ensure that all work meets the highest standards while collaborating with a dedicated team to provide exceptional service to clients. With a focus on health and safety, you'll contribute to a sustainable work environment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that values its employees and promotes professional development. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in facilities management!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral rewards

Access to diverse employee networks

Qualifications

• Recognised industry qualifications with experience in joinery and plumbing.
• Strong customer-focused approach and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality procedures.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Plumbing

Joinery

Painting

Tiling

Reporting Skills

Estimating Skills

Education

Recognised Industry Qualifications (C&G/NVQ)

IPAF Powered Access Licence

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Title: Fabric Engineer
Location: Quayside Media City
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Business Area/Function: Sustainable FM
Reports to: Contract Manager

Are you an experienced Fabric Engineer with a passion for building maintenance? Join our dynamic team at EQUANS, where you'll play a key role in maintaining high-quality facilities and ensuring the smooth operation of our client sites. We are looking for a reliable and multi-skilled individual to take on this exciting opportunity.

About the Role:

As a Fabric Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of maintenance tasks, including planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs. You'll work on diverse tasks such as joinery, plumbing, painting, and tiling to ensure that all facilities are running efficiently and to the highest standard.

What You’ll Do:

• PPM & Reactive Maintenance: Complete all statutory and non-statutory PPM in accordance with the Annual PPM planner, and respond to reactive calls for joinery, plumbing, painting, and other tasks as needed.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all site logbooks are updated with relevant information and certifications. Adhere to risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and complete all works to EQUANS’ quality procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Supervise/escort subcontractors to ensure security procedures are followed and that they work safely.
• Customer Service: Work closely with the Facilities team to ensure jobs are completed to customer satisfaction within the specified service level agreements (SLA).
• Health & Safety: Maintain high standards of safety and sustainability in line with EQUANS’ policies and procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications & Experience: Recognised industry qualifications (C&G/NVQ required), with experience in joinery, plumbing, or other related skills.
• Desirable Qualifications: IPAF Powered Access Licence, PASMA, and First Aid certification (not essential but an advantage).
• Skills & Competencies: Experience in building maintenance, plumbing, and multi-skilled tasks. Strong reporting and estimating skills for quotations.
• Personal Attributes: Able to work independently or as part of a team, with a strong customer-focused approach. A professional and smart appearance is essential, as you will be the face of EQUANS when interacting with clients.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive Salary + benefits package
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover & Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme & holiday purchase scheme
• Professional development opportunities and employee referral rewards
• Access to diverse employee networks (Women in EQUANS, BAME, LGBTQI+, and more)

If you're looking for a rewarding role with a company that values its employees and their contribution to sustainable facilities management, apply now to join EQUANS!

Apply Today!

EQUANS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.

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