Fabric Engineer

Lancer Scott; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction and facilities management company is looking for a dedicated maintenance technician to provide high-quality service across a range of contracts in Exeter. This mobile role involves problem-solving, effective communication with clients, and adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification, at least 3 years of building maintenance experience, and a customer-focused attitude. Generous overtime opportunities and company van provided.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Overtime opportunities

Mobile phone and tablet

Uniform and PPE

Tools / Tool Allowance

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a wide knowledge of building systems related to reactive tasks.
• Current Full UK Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional maintenance services to high-profile clients.
• Solve technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities.
• Provide detailed write-ups of works carried out to clients.

Skills

Customer-focused attitude

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Relevant qualification in trade (C&G or NVQ L2 or L3)

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in building maintenance

Tools

PDA's

Job description

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services. Based in the heart of Bristol we have enjoyed success and significant growth, particularly in the last four years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to a projected £125 million in 2024 / 2025.

To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth, you should apply today and lets talk.

What will be my core responsibilities?

This is a mobile role covering the Exeter area.

• Provide exceptional maintenance services to our high profile Clients and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standards in all areas of your performance.
• Use your own initiative to solve complicated technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities, including sourcing parts & materials and seeking manufacturer technical support.
• Provide detailed write-ups of works carried out to ensure our client is kept up to date at all times.
• Carry out all works within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications.
• Reporting and recording procedures, including operation and maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.
• Utilise PDAs or electronic devices to complete works.
• Liaise closely with our Helpdesk to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team.
• Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to.
• Deal with a variety of Clients on a daily basis. You will represent the Company and be courteous and professional in your dealings with them at all times.
• Provide a call out response across all contracts.

What can I expect?

• Company van and fuel card for business use.
• Plenty of overtime available, paid 1.5 x for evenings and 2 x for weekends after midday on a Saturday.
• Mobile phone and tablet for business use.
• Uniform and PPE.
• Tools / Tool Allowance

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• A customer-focused attitude with a practical problem solving approach.
• Excellent communication skills as the first point of contact for our key client and engineers.
• Well developed organisational skill with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast paced environment.
• A collaborative approach to contribute to team success

Essential :

• A relevant qualification in your trade to C&G or NVQ L2 or L3.
• Hold a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a building maintenance role, particularly in relation to reactive and remedial maintenance.
• Demonstrate a general wide knowledge of building systems in relation to reactive tasks encompassing, fabric tasks including Carpentry, wet trade tasks, minor plumbing tasks, tiling and ground works.
• Current Full UK Driver’s License.

Desirable :

• FDIS or equivalent Fire door qualification.
• Fire Compartmentation experience.
• IOSH Working safely or CSCS Card.
• IT Skills in the use of PDA’s.
• Asbestos awareness training (UKATA).
• CSR / CSCS H&S qualification.