Fabric Engineer

Evolve Talent Search Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Talent Search Ltd in Basildon is seeking an experienced Facilities Fabric Engineer to join a professional Building Services team. You will perform planned and reactive fabric maintenance across a commercial environment, ensuring high standards and timely issue resolution.

The role requires a strong fabric maintenance background, reliability, and the ability to work independently within a wider engineering team. Full UK driving licence desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or building services.
• Strong fabric/building maintenance background.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Undertake general fabric and building maintenance works.
• Carry out repairs to doors, locks, walls, ceilings, flooring and other fabric.
• Complete basic plumbing and carpentry repairs where required.
• Respond to maintenance requests and attend breakdowns promptly.
• Identify defects and report any issues requiring specialist attention.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete job sheets.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health & safety procedures.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

PPM

Reactive maintenance

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Facilities Fabric Engineer

Location: Basildon

Salary: £40,000

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, split shift

Shift Pattern: Week 1: 6:00am–3:00pm | Week 2: 1:00pm–10:00pm

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Facilities Fabric Engineer to join a professional Building Services team based in Basildon.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive fabric maintenance across a commercial building environment, ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard and issues are resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the building.
• Undertake general fabric and building maintenance works.
• Carry out repairs to doors, locks, ironmongery, walls, ceilings, flooring and other building fabric.
• Complete basic plumbing and carpentry repairs where required.
• Respond to maintenance requests and attend breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Identify defects and report any issues requiring specialist attention.
• Assist with general building services and facilities maintenance.
• Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers to support the wider engineering team.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete job sheets.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant health & safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and professional working environment.
• Liaise with the Facilities Management team and building occupants where required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a commercial facilities management or building services environment and have a strong understanding of general building fabric maintenance.

You should be practical, reliable and confident working independently, while also being able to work effectively as part of a wider engineering team.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Facilities Management, Building Services or a similar environment.
• Strong fabric/building maintenance background.
• Good practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Monday–Friday working week.
• Alternating split shifts: 6:00am–3:00pm / 1:00pm–10:00pm.
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a professional Building Services environment.
• Overtime opportunities may be available.
• Training and development opportunities.