Fabric Engineer

ISS Facility Services; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Maidstone is seeking a skilled Fabric Engineer. This role involves performing a variety of maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, and general fabric maintenance to ensure client properties are up to standard. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in multi-trade fabric skills and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a permanent position with a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Significant carpentry/joinery experience.
• Ability to follow Health & Safety procedures.
• License to work on fire door sets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabric-related PPM and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Deliver building services including carpentry and painting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in carpentry or related trade qualification

Recognised craft apprenticeship

Tools

IPAF certification

PASMA certification

Job description

Fabric Engineer - Static (Carpenter, Paint/Dec etc)

Contract: Key Account Network

Location: Chatham, ME4 4LQ

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Fabric Engineer to provide a high-quality building services maintenance service across the Chatham site. This role focuses on carpentry, painting, decorating, and general fabric maintenance, ensuring that client properties are maintained to the highest standards.

You will be responsible for both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works, delivering tasks promptly and professionally to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fabric-related PPM, reactive, and ad hoc maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
• Deliver a range of building services maintenance, including carpentry, painting, decorating, minor plumbing, and mechanical works.
• Ensure all equipment and surrounding areas operate to specified performance and company standards.
• Represent the company professionally to clients, ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Evaluate equipment performance and ensure proper servicing and maintenance under contract.
• Take a proactive approach to client liaison, escalating or relaying concerns as necessary.
• Maintain accurate administration, documentation, and records, including compliance with H&S, risk assessments, and COSHH regulations.
• Suggest improvements or innovations to enhance service delivery.
• Work safely in accordance with company procedures and statutory regulations.

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds in carpentry, woodworking, or related trade qualification or time-served multi-trades operative with significant carpentry/joinery experience.
• Recognised craft apprenticeship preferred.
• License to work on fire door sets desirable (training can be provided).
• IPAF / PASMA certification (training provided).
• Proven experience in multi-trade fabric skills, including carpentry, painting, decorating, minor building works, roof repairs, ceiling/wall/floor tiles, and general building services maintenance.
• Experience adhering to Health & Safety procedures, including risk assessments and method statements.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.
• Manual handling capability and physically able to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with clients.

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

#ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team