Fabric Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Pension

Annual leave 25 days

Training and development

Job summary

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

The role is permanent and full-time (Mon-Fri, 40 hours). You will carry out PPMs, carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, and ensure health & safety documentation

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Carpentry, Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, or General Building Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Experience as fabric engineer or building maintenance technician in commercial offices.
• Broad hands-on skills across carpentry, plumbing, decorating and repairs.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards in occupied environments.
• Professional presentation with strong communication and customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) inspections and reactive fabric repair tasks.
• Complete internal carpentry and joinery repairs including doors, locks and furniture.
• Perform painting, decorating, plaster patching and wall touch-ups.
• Handle basic commercial plumbing maintenance such as unblocking fittings and leak tracing.
• Replace damaged ceiling tiles, carpet tiles and floor trims; maintain records and health & safety docs.

Skills

Trade qualification

Carpentry & joinery

Plumbing

Painting & decorating

Health & safety knowledge

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3

Tools

General maintenance tools

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.

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