Fabric Engineer

Sphere Solutions; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a skilled Building Fabric Technician to join a busy facilities maintenance team covering a retail estate across Exeter and the South Devon region. You will perform diverse fabric repairs, repairs and light building works while keeping gear organized and maintaining high standards.

Ideal candidates will have solid multi-trade experience, the ability to work independently, and a clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Multi-trade experience within building fabric or facilities maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Attention to detail with focus on getting things right first time.
• Clear communicator with customers and contracts manager.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a broad mix of fabric repairs and planned maintenance across a portfolio of retail sites—think carpentry, general repairs, minor building works, external areas and more.
• Working to agreed timescales and quality standards, so customers know they can rely on you.
• Assessing jobs on-site and feeding back clearly so accurate quotes and materials lists can be put together.
• Taking photos and notes to document work completed, so there's a clear record of what's been done.
• Keeping your van, tools and materials organised so you're ready for whatever the day throws at you.
• Being the friendly, professional face of the contract when you're dealing with customers on-site.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Do you take real pride in a job well done — the kind where you stand back, check your own work, and know it's right?

Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities maintenance contractor, looking for a skilled Building Fabric Technician to join their team covering a busy retail estate across South Wales. This is a varied, hands‑on role for someone who genuinely enjoys fixing things and isn't afraid of a bit of everything — one day you might be repairing external signage, the next you're patching up flooring, replacing a door, or sorting out a section of fencing.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out a broad mix of fabric repairs and planned maintenance across a portfolio of retail sites — think carpentry, general repairs, minor building works, external areas and more
• Working to agreed timescales and quality standards, so customers know they can rely on you
• Assessing jobs on‑site and feeding back clearly so accurate quotes and materials lists can be put together
• Taking photos and notes to document work completed, so there's a clear record of what's been done
• Keeping your van, tools and materials organised so you're ready for whatever the day throws at you
• Being the friendly, professional face of the contract when you're dealing with customers on‑site

What We're Looking For

• Solid multi‑trade experience within building fabric or facilities maintenance
• Confident working independently and managing your own workload
• A good eye for detail and a genuine focus on getting things right first time
• Clear communicator, comfortable liaising with both customers and your contracts manager
• A full UK driving licence, as this role covers an estate across Exeter / South Devon region

This is a great opportunity to join a business that values quality workmanship and long‑term customer relationships — not just getting the job done, but getting it done properly.