Fabric Engineer

BJF Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Pension scheme

EyeSight test

Health cash plan

Remote GP access

24/7 EAP

Gym membership discount

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

BJF Group in Maidstone is seeking two Fabric Engineers to maintain MoD properties, specialising in building fabric, repairs, and small project works.

Responsibilities include reactive calls, planned maintenance, accurate record-keeping, and ensuring works meet specifications while complying with health and safety standards. On-site role with opportunities for development within the Facilities Management division.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above in a building services/trade discipline or equivalent.
• Experience of PPMs.
• English heritage buildings experience.
• BM TRADA Certified.
• WAH, MEWP, IPAF, PASMA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive calls and carry out first fix where possible.
• Carry out all planned building/fabric maintenance tasks as per program and keep auditable records.
• Ensure works are conducted as scoped and meet given specifications.
• Follow Health and Safety criteria and mitigate risks.
• Client-facing role with high standards of customer care and communication.
• Be flexible and undertake other reasonable duties as required.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing within the team and wider group.
• Demonstrate TEAMS values in daily activities.

Skills

PPMs experience

English heritage buildings experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in building services/trade or equivalent

Tools

BM TRADA Certified

WAH

MEWP

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Location: On site / Maidstone, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Trades | Operative
Salary: Negotiable salary

Company Description

BJF Group is a leading multi-discipline Main Contractor based across the UK, specialising in delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors - priding ourselves in our reputation for excellence and attention to detail.

Within our Facilities Management division, the Southeast Core team plays a crucial role in the day-to-day delivery of reactive and preventative works across a diverse range of properties and systems within our client's sites.

Position

As part of our continued growth, our Facilities Management (FM) division are looking to appoint two experienced Fabric Engineers to deliver a high-quality and statutory compliant maintenance and small project service works to MoD properties and assets. The work will include the operation, repair and maintenance of the building fabric, new installations and small project works as required.

• Basic building fabric repair-Painting & decorating, Bricklaying and Plastering, carpentry
• Timber and UVPC door and window repairs,
• Fire doors installation and repair (BM TRADA Certified)
• Roof and roof flashings repairs
• Basic plumbing, wastes and new fittings installation drain clearance, etc
• Servicing of AHU and FCU’s

Further responsibilities of the role include:

• Respond to reactive calls, carry out first fix where possible and scoping quotes for repair where first fix is not possible, ensuring minimum downtime.
• Carry out all planned building / fabric maintenance tasks as per program and keep accurate auditable records of works planned and completed, where allocated to this type of task.
• To ensure works are conducted as scoped (possibly by others) and to the given specifications where required, ensuring timely and where appropriate compliant completion.
• Working within all Health and Safety criteria and processes relevant to all work activities.
• Show a proactive approach to Health & safety in the work environment and take the necessary steps to ensure risks are mitigated.
• Client facing, therefore maintaining high standards of customer care and communication.
• Be flexible and undertake other reasonable duties to accommodate operational requirements.
• Understand your responsibility for the health, safety and wellbeing of your team and the wider group, whilst promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout.
• Promote and live BJF TEAMS values.
• This list is not exhaustive

Requirements

To be considered for the role, we would like to see a demonstrable mix of the following:

• NVQ Level 2 or above in a building services/trade discipline or equivalent
• Experience of PPMs
• English heritage buildings experience
• BM TRADA Certified
• WAH, MEWP, IPAF, PASMA

What We Can Offer You

• Annual Leave Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Group Pension Scheme: Provided by Royal London to save for your future.
• Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
• Company Funded Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare like, trips to the dentist.
• Remote GP Access: speedy access to a GP by telephone or online plus electronic prescriptions
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Discounted Gym Membership at more than 3,000 gyms across the UK.
• Free Eyesight test: Specsavers
• Better BJF Initiative: wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.

At BJF we look for people who seek:

• A career that will challenge and motivate
• A flexible, supportive, and caring environment
• The opportunity to progress, make key decisions and own their future
• A high level of variety in day-to-day work life

TEAMS Values by BJF Group

Trusted Open, honest and transparent

Excellent The best in everything we do

Agile At the forefront of change

Motivated Driven to continuously improve together

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical beliefs; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender re-assignment.