Fabric Engineer

Carlisle Support Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing Plans

23 days paid holiday increasing to 25

Discounts and Cashbacks

Paid Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is seeking a Fabric Engineer to deliver high quality planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across building fabric, with a focus on roofing systems, gutters and downpipes. The role ensures safe, compliant upkeep and asset integrity.

Hours are 10pm to 6am, Sunday to Thursday. The ideal candidate will have strong roofing and building fabric maintenance experience in commercial or industrial environments and hold a Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven background in roofing maintenance and building fabric maintenance within commercial or industrial environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve fabric-related reactive faults.
• Competence in gutter, downpipe, and roof drainage PPM and repairs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled PPM tasks on: Flat and pitched roofing systems, Gutters, downpipes, and drainage channels.
• Inspect roof coverings for defects and drainage issues.
• Complete PPM reports with clear photos, descriptions, and recommended follow up works.
• Attend urgent call outs for building fabric issues including roof leaks and water ingress.
• Diagnose faults accurately and implement effective temporary or permanent repairs.
• Carry out general fabric repair tasks including carpentry, plastering, painting and finishing.

Skills

Roofing maintenance

Building fabric maintenance

Diagnose fabric faults

Gutter/downpipe PPM

Building structures knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The benefits

Health and Wellbeing Plans

23 days paid holiday increasing to 25 after 2 years

Discounts and Cashbacks

Paid Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

The role

Carlisle Support Servicesis looking for a Fabric Engineer who will be responsible for delivering high quality planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair tasks across building fabric elements, with a particular focus on roofing systems, gutters, and downpipes. This role ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient upkeep of building structures, preventing deterioration and resolving defects promptly to maintain asset integrity.

Days/Hours - 10pm till 6am Sunday to Thursday

Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities:

• Carry out scheduled PPM tasks on: Flat and pitched roofing systems, Gutters, downpipes, and drainage channels, Roof access systems and fall restraint equipment (visual checks only, unless certified), Building fabric elements (doors, windows, walls, ceilings, floors, internal finishes)
• Inspect roof coverings for defects such as: Blistering, membrane failure, cracked tiles, slipped slates, Blocked or damaged gutters/downpipes, Failed flashings or seals
• Complete PPM reports with clear photos, descriptions, and recommended follow up works.
• Attend urgent call outs for building fabric issues including: Roof leaks and water ingress, Blocked or failing gutters/downpipes, Damaged cladding, fascias, or soffits, Internal damage resulting from weather or structural defects
• Diagnose faults accurately and implement effective temporary or permanent repairs.
• Perform minor roofing repairs such as: Replacement of broken or slipped tiles, Patching membrane or felt systems, Clearing guttering and downpipes, Repairing joints, seals, brackets, and fixings
• Identify when specialist contractors are required for escalated works.
• Carry out general fabric repair tasks including: Carpentry (doors, frames, locks, skirting), Basic plastering and patch repairs, Painting, sealing, and finishing, Minor masonry and concrete repairs
• Work in line with health & safety regulations, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Ensure work areas are left safe, clean, and secure.
• Report building fabric risks (e.g., structural deterioration, unsafe roof access conditions).
• Complete job sheets, PPM documents, and compliance records.
• Communicate clearly with clients, helpdesk, and contract management regarding issues, risks, and delays.
• Provide accurate material and labour estimates for quoted works.

The ideal candidate

Essential

• Strong experience in roofing maintenance (flat and/or pitched).
• Proven background in building fabric maintenance within commercial or industrial environments.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve fabric-related reactive faults.
• Competence in gutter, downpipe, and roof drainage PPM and repairs.
• Good understanding of building structures and drainage systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on FM contracts or multi-site environments.
• Certification in working at height/roof access systems.
• PASMA/IPAF (useful but not essential).
• Basic plumbing, carpentry, or plastering skills.

Days/Hours - 10pm till 6am Sunday to Thursday

About us

Join a growing market‑leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more.

Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion.

In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.

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