Fabric Engineer

Streamline Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Fabric Engineer to ensure building maintenance across various client sites in the Southeast. You'll be responsible for carpentry, plumbing, and general repairs, and must possess strong problem-solving and customer service skills. A full UK driving licence is essential due to multi-site coverage. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45k, alongside benefits such as a company vehicle and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Vehicle + Fuel Card

Phone allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Benefits Scheme

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Additional Day off for Birthday

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Fabric Engineer or Maintenance Operative.
• Skilled in carpentry/joinery and general maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence for multi-site coverage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to the fabric of buildings.
• Respond to maintenance requests efficiently.
• Support small works and refurbishment projects.
• Maintain records of completed works safely.

Skills

General building fabric maintenance

Carpentry/Joinery

Plumbing

Painting

Problem-solving

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Fabric Engineer — Our client, an MEP & Construction Services Provider, are currently seeking an experienced Fabric Engineer to carry out planned and reactive building maintenance across a portfolio of client sites. This role covers a wide range of fabric-related tasks, ensuring the upkeep, safety, and appearance of client buildings.

What’s in it for you

• Up to £45k PA
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
• Phone allowance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Benefits Scheme
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Day off for Birthday

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance to the fabric of buildings, including carpentry, joinery, doors, locks, partitions, ceilings, flooring, painting, and general repairs.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, providing efficient solutions to minimise disruption.
• Support small works and refurbishment projects as required.
• Undertake minor plumbing and basic mechanical tasks where appropriate (tap changes, unblocking sinks, pipe boxing, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, ensuring compliance with company and client processes.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, adhering to health & safety policies and risk assessments.
• Liaise with site contacts, providing updates and maintaining professional client relationships.
• Travel between client sites across the Southeast region as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fabric Engineer, Maintenance Operative, or Multi-Trade Technician.
• Skilled in general building fabric maintenance, with core skills in carpentry/joinery.
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing, plastering, tiling, and painting works.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Full UK driving licence (essential for multi-site coverage).

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application