Fabric Engineer

JLL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm is seeking a Maintenance Operative (Fabric) in Birmingham. Responsibilities include executing planned and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring high standards of workmanship, and working within a team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in building fabric maintenance, good customer service skills, and ability to work independently. The role requires flexibility with working hours to meet the needs of a retail environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in a similar field.
• Previous experience of working within a team.
• Competent working knowledge of all aspects associated with building fabric.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance as instructed.
• Inspect the condition of services and deal with call-outs.
• Attend site emergencies outside of normal working hours.

Skills

Customer Service

Logical thinking in fault finding

Excellent interpersonal skills

Adaptable and flexible approach

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ in Carpentry

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Operative (Fabric)

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 painting, joinery, minor building repairs and other general duties in support 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.
• Assist specialist subcontractors’ requirements both for PPM and reactive works.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 management.

If the 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, i.e. joinery, painting, small building works.

Desirable

• Proven experience in leading a team
• Building services maintenance, i.e. 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 focussed
• 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
• Requires a flexible approach to working hours to suit the needs of the retail sector. This may require work at weekends and in the evenings.

Location: On‑site – Birmingham, GBR

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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