Fabric Engineer

CBRE Local UK; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fabric Technician to join their dynamic team in Crawley. This role involves responding to maintenance requests, managing repairs, and ensuring all tasks are completed within agreed timescales. The ideal candidate will have a background in fabric and carpentry, alongside excellent organizational and customer relationship skills. Join a leading global provider of integrated facilities management and contribute to maintaining high-profile environments while adhering to health and safety regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and professional setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fabric and carpentry.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive works and ensure maintenance tasks are completed.
• Liaise with clients regarding maintenance and repair tasks.

Skills

Fabric and Carpentry

Customer Relationship Skills

Organisational Skills

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent in Carpentry

Tools

PC Proficiency

Job description

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Job Title: Fabric Technician

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Fabric Technician to join the team located in Crawley.

Role Summary:

• Respond to reactive works within the team
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales
• Liaise with client representatives regarding maintenance & repair tasks
• Undertake site surveys & produce Works Requests, Method Statements & Risk Assessments for planned works
• Repair floor and wall coverings
• Responsible for ceiling tile repairs and replacements
• Carry out other building and installation works as required
• Manage lighting, general lamp changes, filter changes in AHUs / FCUs, and basic plumbing requirements
• Utilise PDA to complete works, communicate key updates
• Complete reactive, PPM jobs & projects in a timely manner
• Undertake minor project works
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• Perform all reasonable tasks as directed by the Technical Services Manager

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in fabric and carpentry
• Experience working in high-profile environments
• City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent in carpentry
• Current UK driving license
• Proficient in PC use
• Good customer relationship skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, instructions, and processes
• Organisational skills to manage tasks and determine material requirements