Fabric Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative team environment

Comprehensive training

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions in Oxford seeks a skilled Fabric Technician to maintain client facilities, perform repairs, and manage reactive and planned works. You will liaise with client representatives, survey sites, and generate method statements with risk assessments to ensure safe, compliant execution.

The ideal candidate has fabric or carpentry experience, painting/decorating skills, and a valid UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fabric, carpentry, or a related trade.
• Painting and decorating experience.
• Experience with fire doors.
• Proven track record of working in high-profile work environments.
• City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent in carpentry.
• Current UK driving license.
• Excellent PC skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong customer relationship skills and ability to communicate with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, instructions, and processes.
• Self-motivated and organized, with a strong attention to detail.
• Experience of H&S procedures and requirements, including COSHH, Working at Heights, and Risk Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive works and ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales
• Liaise with clients' representatives to deliver exceptional customer service and ensure seamless communication
• Conduct site surveys and produce detailed reports, method statements, and risk assessments for planned works
• Repair and replace floor and wall coverings, ceiling tiles, and other building and installation works as required
• Maintain lighting, general lamp changes, filter changes, and basic plumbing requirements
• Utilize our cutting-edge PDA system to complete works, key communications, and updates
• Complete reactive, PPM jobs, and projects in a timely manner
• Undertake minor projects works and ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Carpentry

Painting & decorating

Fire doors

Customer service

Interpreting drawings

Safety procedures

Health & Safety

UK driving license

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ carpentry

Tools

PDA system

Job description

Job Title: Fabric Technician - Join our dynamic team and take your career to the next level!

Company: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions - a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

Location: Oxford

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We're seeking a skilled and experienced Fabric Technician to join our team in Oxford. As a Fabric Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our clients' facilities, delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services that exceed their expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to reactive works and ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales
• Liaise with clients' representatives to deliver exceptional customer service and ensure seamless communication
• Conduct site surveys and produce detailed reports, method statements, and risk assessments for planned works
• Repair and replace floor and wall coverings, ceiling tiles, and other building and installation works as required
• Maintain lighting, general lamp changes, filter changes, and basic plumbing requirements
• Utilize our cutting-edge PDA system to complete works, key communications, and updates
• Complete reactive, PPM jobs, and projects in a timely manner
• Undertake minor projects works and ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Regulations

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in fabric, carpentry, or a related trade
• Painting and decorating experience
• Experience with fire doors
• Proven track record of working in high-profile work environments
• City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent in carpentry
• Current UKL driver's license
• Excellent PC skills and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Strong customer relationship skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, instructions, and processes
• Self-motivated and organized, with a strong attention to detail
• Experience of H&S procedures and requirements, including COSHH, Working at Heights, and Risk Assessment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
• Comprehensive training and support to help you succeed in your role