Fabric Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and progression

Benefits & wellbeing

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in Peterborough is seeking a hands-on Fabric Engineer to support planned and reactive maintenance across a busy manufacturing facility.

You will work on fabric, plumbing and building services, contribute to compliance tasks and keep accurate records, with on‑call duties as part of the site team. A proactive communicator who can work independently or in a team will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, manufacturing, engineering or building services.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of PPM and compliance activities.
• Any Fabric or Plumbing qualification will be workable. (Good to have)
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs; Support maintenance of HVAC systems, pumps, motors, pipework and building services.
• Complete general fabric maintenance, including minor plumbing, carpentry and decorating.
• Assist with statutory inspections and compliance tasks and maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Undertake water hygiene and Legionella control activities.
• Participate in the site's on‑call rota and respond to emergency call‑outs when required.

Skills

Facilities management

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

PPM & compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Fabric qualification

Plumbing qualification

Job description

Role: Fabric Engineer
Hours: 40 hrs/week
Location: Peterborough, PE7 3HH

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Fabric Engineer to join our on-site team at a busy manufacturing facility in Peterborough. This hands‑on role covers planned and reactive maintenance, compliance activities, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of site services.

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs Support maintenance of HVAC systems, pumps, motors, pipework and building services.
• Complete general fabric maintenance, including minor plumbing, carpentry and decorating.
• Assist with statutory inspections and compliance tasks and maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Undertake water hygiene and Legionella control activities.
• Participate in the site's on‑call rota and respond to emergency call‑outs when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in facilities management, manufacturing, engineering or building services.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of PPM and compliance activities.
• Any Fabric or Plumbing qualification will be workable. (Good to have)
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• Stable role on a prestigious manufacturing contract.
• Training, development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Mitie benefits and wellbeing support.

You'll join a team consisting of engineers, a supervisor and site management who genuinely support one another, with opportunities to develop your skills across mechanical, electrical, compliance and building services disciplines.