Fabric Engineer

CBRE, Inc.; Great Chesterford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate service provider is seeking a skilled Fabric Technician to join their team in Bishops Stortford. Responsibilities include reactive maintenance, site surveys, and ensuring tasks comply with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have experience in fabric trades and hold relevant qualifications like City & Guilds in Carpentry. A current UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fabric, carpentry, or similar trades.
• Experience working in high-profile environments.
• Current UK driving license.
• Proficient in PC use.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Knowledge of H&S procedures, COSHH, working at heights, and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive works within the team.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with client representatives regarding maintenance and repair tasks.
• Undertake site surveys and produce work requests and risk assessments.
• Complete reactive, PPM jobs, and projects promptly.

Skills

Experience in fabric, carpentry, or similar trades

Good customer relationship skills

Organisational skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry or equivalent

Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH

Job description

Fabric Technician

CBRE is seeking a skilled Fabric Technician to join our team in Bishops Stortford. The successful candidate will be responsible for reactive maintenance, site surveys, and various building repair works, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and within agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

1. Respond to reactive works within the team.
2. Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
3. Liaise with client representatives regarding maintenance and repair tasks.
4. Undertake site surveys and produce work requests, method statements, and risk assessments for planned works.
5. Repair floor and wall coverings, ceiling tiles, and undertake other building and installation works as required.
6. Manage lighting, lamp changes, filter changes for AHUs/FCUs, and basic plumbing requirements.
7. Utilise PDA for work completion, communication, and updates.
8. Complete reactive, PPM jobs, and projects promptly.
9. Undertake minor project works.
10. Ensure all work complies with Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
11. Perform all reasonable tasks as directed by the Technical Services Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in fabric, carpentry, or similar trades.
• Experience working in high-profile environments.
• City & Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry or equivalent.
• Current UK driving license.
• Proficient in PC use.
• Good customer relationship skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Organisational skills to manage tasks and materials effectively.
• Knowledge of H&S procedures, COSHH, working at heights, and risk assessments.
• Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Willingness to work beyond contractual hours when needed.

CBRE is a global leader in real estate services, employing over 70,000 professionals across 48 countries. Our vision is to be the preeminent real estate service firm. We offer a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.