Fabric Engineer

Skilled Careers; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled fabric maintenance engineer for a temporary position in South Kensington. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in fabric maintenance within a commercial environment. The successful candidate will perform various maintenance tasks, including painting, carpentry, and assisting M&E engineers. The position offers a structured work schedule with weekends every two weeks, providing a balanced work-life dynamic. If you possess a client-facing attitude and are ready to start immediately, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading facilities provider in the UK.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fabric maintenance experience in a commercial setting.
• Strong background in general trades like painting and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including painting, changing locks, and door hanging.
• Assist M&E engineers and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Fabric maintenance experience

General trades (painting, carpentry, plastering)

Client-facing skills

Advanced knowledge of maintenance/building services

Tools

Basic hand tools

Safety boots

Job description

I am currently recruiting for a fabric maintenance engineer for a temporary position in South Kensington.

To be suitable for this role you must meet the below criteria:

1. Have a minimum of 3 years fabric maintenance experience in a commercial environment.
2. Have a background in general trades, i.e., painting, carpentry, plastering.
3. Be able to provide a minimum of 2 references from work completed in the past 5 years.
4. Have your own safety boots and basic hand tools.

My client is one of the largest facilities providers in the UK and the successful fabric engineer will be based at a commercial building in Kensington.

The working hours are 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, and also working a weekend every 2 weeks with 2 days off in the week.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to, general maintenance, flushing, making good, hanging doors, changing door locks, painting, and assisting M&E engineers.

My client is looking for a client-facing fabric engineer with a good attitude to work and advanced knowledge of general maintenance/building services.

If you meet the above criteria and can get started immediately as a fabric engineer, please do not hesitate to reply to this advert with an up-to-date CV.