Fabric Engineer

Invictus Group; Aveley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Company events

Wellbeing package: GP access for you &

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Overtime and call-out opportunities

Ongoing training and career developmen

Job summary

Invictus Group is seeking an experienced Fabric Maintenance Technician to join a professional facilities maintenance team. The role involves performing both planned preventative maintenance and reactive fabric repairs to ensure buildings are maintained to a high standard.

This position requires reliability, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while supporting an engineering team in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a building services or fabric maintenance role.
• Good knowledge of building fabric repairs and planned maintenance.
• Experience in commercial, retail or similar environments is desirable.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible approach with a willingness to support out-of-hours work and call-outs when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric maintenance across the site.
• Complete a range of building fabric tasks including carpentry, painting and decorating, basic plumbing, patch repairs and flooring maintenance.
• Support the wider engineering team with maintenance activities when required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and operational requirements.
• Accurately record completed work using the CAFM system or maintenance job sheets.
• Identify defects, recommend repairs and suggest improvements where appropriate.
• Contribute to delivering a high standard of facilities maintenance and customer service.

Skills

Building fabric maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Out-of-hours availability

Education

Carpentry/Joinery qualifications

Job description

Fabric Maintenance Technician

Salary: Up to £41,200 depending on experience, plus overtime and call-out payments

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Thurrock

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Company events
• Wellbeing package, including access to a GP appointment within 24 hours for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Overtime and call-out opportunities
• Ongoing training and career development

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fabric Maintenance Technician to join a professional facilities maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced commercial environment, carrying out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric repairs to ensure buildings are maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric maintenance across the site
• Complete a range of building fabric tasks including carpentry, painting and decorating, basic plumbing, patch repairs and flooring maintenance
• Support the wider engineering team with maintenance activities when required
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and operational requirements
• Accurately record completed work using the CAFM system or maintenance job sheets
• Identify defects, recommend repairs and suggest improvements where appropriate
• Contribute to delivering a high standard of facilities maintenance and customer service

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a building services or fabric maintenance role
• Good all-round knowledge of building fabric repairs and planned maintenance
• Experience working within commercial, retail or similar environments is desirable
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Flexible approach with a willingness to support out-of-hours work and call-outs when required

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications in carpentry, joinery or building maintenance
• Experience working within large, busy or public-facing environments
• Familiarity with CAFM systems

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a reliable, proactive and customer-focused maintenance professional who takes pride in delivering quality workmanship. You'll enjoy working in a varied role, be able to manage your workload effectively, and contribute positively to a collaborative maintenance team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime and call-out opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation