Fabric Engineer

JLL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Maintenance Operative (Fabric) to support a busy retail site at Bullring Birmingham. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across building fabric, joinery and related trades, and assist subcontractors while maintaining QA and safety standards.

The role requires extensive experience (10 years) in a similar field, City & Guilds/NVQ carpentry, and strong team/communication skills to operate effectively on-site with call-outs and after-hours tasks.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ carpentry, joinery, construction & building required.
• 10 years’ experience in a similar field is essential.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent and health & safety knowledge desirable.
• Customer service experience and ability to work in a team are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance including painting, joinery and minor building repairs as directed.
• Close/update completed PPM tasks in the site system and maintain records.
• Ensure workmanship standards support reliable building operation and systems.
• Assist specialist subcontractors for PPM and reactive works as needed.
• Adhere to QA, site, health & safety procedures and processes.
• Attend call-outs and site emergencies outside normal hours as required.
• Maintain tools and work areas, and support the contract's ongoing success.

Skills

Smart appearance

Fault finding

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Able to work unsupervised

Self motivated

Adaptable & flexible

Customer focused

Willing to volunteer help

Education

City & guilds / NVQ - Carpentry, Joinery, construction & building

Time served apprenticeship or equivalent

Health and Safety

Job description

Job Description

JOB TITLE

Maintenance Operative (Fabric)

JOB LOCATION:

Bullring Birmingham

RESPONSIBLE TO

Contract Manager

PURPOSE

Building Fabric biased trades person based on site within a team of operatives undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, and building fabric within a retail property environment.

SALARY RANGE

Dependant On Capabilities And Experience

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To carry out planned and reactive maintenance as instructed by the Contract Manager. Including, but not limited to painting, joinery, minor building repairs, and other general duties in support of the rest of the team.
• To close / update completed PPM tasks on the site computerised maintenance system.
• Ensure standards of workmanship are maintained in order to maximise the operation effectiveness and reliability of the building and associated systems.
• To assist specialist subcontractors’ requirements both for PPM and reactive works.
• To ensure company QA and site procedures are adhered to in all aspects.
• Ensure Company & Site, Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Maintain accurate site records/documentation in association with all site works.
• To inspect the condition of services and proactively deal with call-outs/repairs as required, and requested by management
• Attend site emergencies, outside of normal working hours.
• Carry out tasks within typical building environments and at high level, working from platforms and ladders. All access and PPE will be provided
• Keep and maintain all company issued tools in a safe and serviceable manner.
• To proactively work towards the continued success and support of the contract with a positive approach.
• Comply with Integral’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, as detailed in the site plans.
• Complete any other associated task requested by the management.
• This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

• City & guilds / NVQ - Carpentry, Joinery, construction & building
• 10 years experience in a similar field

DESIRABLE

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent
• Health and Safety

Experience

ESSENTIAL

• Previous experience of working within a team
• Customer Service
• Competent working knowledge of all aspects associated with building fabric and systems, ie joinery, painting, small building works.

DESIRABLE

• Proven experience in leading a team
• Building services maintenance, ie plumbing and drainage.
• Supporting mechanical and electrical tradesmen
• Customer service

Personal Aptitudes And Skills

• Smart appearance, presentable
• Logical thinker in fault finding situations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working within a team environment. Able to contribute to group success whilst willingly following instructions of others.
• Able to work unsupervised
• Self motivated
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.
• Customer focused
• Willing to volunteer help

CIRCUMSTANCES

• Resides geographically near to job site and available for call out
• Compliant to company and site personnel policies
• Compliant to company’s smoking, alcohol and drugs policy
• The incumbent will be required to adopt a flexible approach to working hours to suit the needs of the retail sector. This will require work at weekends and in the evenings and the salary has been set to reflect this