Fabric Engineer

Randstad NV; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Overtime at enhanced rates

Ongoing training and career progressio

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a reliable Fabric Maintenance Engineer for a high-spec commercial office building in Central London. You will lead fabric maintenance, interior finishes, and repairs, working with on-site M&E engineers to keep the building in pristine condition for corporate tenants.

The role involves carpentry, plumbing, decorating, and general repairs with a strong emphasis on health and safety. This is a permanent, full-time position with a 40-hour week and a 25-day holiday framework

Qualifications

• Recognized trade qualification in Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, or General Building Maintenance (or equivalent proven time-served experience).
• Solid background working as a fabric engineer or building maintenance technician within commercial offices or corporate facilities.
• Broad hands-on skillset across carpentry, minor plumbing, decorating, and general repairs.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards within occupied corporate environments.
• Professional presentation, strong communication skills, and a proactive, customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections and reactive fabric repair tasks across the building.
• Complete internal carpentry and joinery repairs, including fire doors, architectural door hardware, locks, closers, handles, and office furniture.
• Perform high-quality painting, decorating, plaster patching, and wall touch-ups.
• Handle basic commercial plumbing maintenance, such as unblocking sanitary fittings, repairing dripping taps, replacing washers, and leak tracing.
• Replace damaged suspended ceiling tiles, carpet tiles, transition strips, and floor trims.
• Support weekly statutory compliance checks, including fire alarm testing, water hygiene flushing, and visual emergency lighting checks.
• Assist the M&E engineering team with filter changes, routine plant room tasks, and escorting/supervising specialist third-party contractors.
• Maintain accurate records of completed tasks, work orders, and health & safety documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional presentation

Sub contractor management

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, or General Building Maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Fabric Maintenance Engineer

Location: City of London / Central London (Commercial Office Building)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week (shift times TBC)

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + Overtime & Benefits Package

About the Role

We are recruiting for a reliable and multi-skilled Fabric Maintenance Engineer to join an established on-site facilities management team at a modern, high-spec commercial office building in Central London.

In this permanent role, you will take lead ownership of the building fabric maintenance, interior finishes, and general repairs across the property. Working alongside dedicated on-site mechanical and electrical engineers, you will play a key role in keeping the building in pristine condition and providing a high-quality environment for corporate tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) inspections and reactive fabric repair tasks across the building.

• Complete internal carpentry and joinery repairs, including fire doors, architectural door hardware, locks, closers, handles, and office furniture.

• Perform high-quality painting, decorating, plaster patching, and wall touch-ups.

• Handle basic commercial plumbing maintenance, such as unblocking sanitary fittings, repairing dripping taps, replacing washers, and leak tracing.

• Replace damaged suspended ceiling tiles, carpet tiles, transition strips, and floor trims.

• Support weekly statutory compliance checks, including fire alarm testing, water hygiene flushing, and visual emergency lighting checks.

• Assist the M&E engineering team with filter changes, routine plant room tasks, and escorting/supervising specialist third-party contractors.

• Maintain accurate records of completed tasks, work orders, and health & safety documentation.

Candidate Requirements

• Recognized trade qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3) in Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, or General Building Maintenance (or equivalent proven time-served experience).

• Solid background working as a fabric engineer or building maintenance technician within commercial offices or corporate facilities.

• Broad, hands-on skillset across carpentry, minor plumbing, decorating, and general repairs.

• Working knowledge of health and safety standards within occupied corporate environments.

• Professional presentation, strong communication skills, and a proactive, customer-focused attitude.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum

• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift hours TBC)

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays

• Pension: Contributory company pension scheme

• Overtime: Available at enhanced rates

• Development: Ongoing training, health & safety qualifications, and career progression opportunities

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

sub contractor management