Fabric Engineer

CBRE; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Training and support

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a skilled Fabric Technician with a painting and decorating focus to join their team in Borehamwood. The role involves delivering high-quality planned and reactive fabric maintenance in professional client environments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in surface preparation, repairs, and an understanding of health and safety requirements. Opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary package are provided.

Qualifications

• Skilled in surface preparation, filling, sanding, priming, and finishes.
• Previous experience in fabric maintenance and basic building repairs.
• Experience in client-facing environments and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for painting and decoration.
• Support minor building repairs and basic carpentry.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and liaise with clients.

Skills

Surface preparation

Painting

Decorating

Basic repairs

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Job description

Fabric Engineer

Job ID 294256

Posted 01-Sep-2026

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Borehamwood - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Fabric Technician - Painting & Decorating Focus

Company: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions - a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

Location: Borehamwood

Job Type: Full-time

Hour: 7:00am - 16:00pm

About the Role:

We're seeking a skilled Fabric Technician with a strong painting and decorating background to join our team in Borehamwood. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality planned and reactive fabric maintenance, with a particular focus on painting, decorating, making good, surface preparation, finishes and general building repairs across a professional client environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare surfaces including filling, sanding, making good, priming and applying suitable finishes
• Support minor building repairs, basic carpentry, door furniture, fixtures and fittings where needed
• Complete touch-ups, repairs and planned redecoration works in client-facing areas
• Respond to reactive fabric maintenance tasks and complete works within agreed timescales
• Repair and replace wall coverings, ceiling tiles, flooring finishes and other general fabric items as required
• Liaise with client representatives and site teams to deliver a professional, tidy and customer-focused service
• Use the PDA system to update jobs, record works completed and maintain clear communication
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with site procedures, risk assessments and health and safety requirements

What We're Looking For:

• Confident with surface preparation, filling, sanding, priming, emulsion, gloss work and general finishing
• Previous fabric maintenance experience, including basic repairs, making good and minor building works
• Experience working in high-profile or client-facing environments
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements including COSHH, Working at Heights and risk assessments
• Strong attention to detail with pride in delivering a clean, professional finish
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage workload effectively
• Basic IT skills and confidence using job management systems or PDA devices

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
• Comprehensive training and support to help you succeed in your role