Fabric Engineer

WINNER RECRUITMENT (BIRMINGHAM) LTD; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Additional hours where required

Job summary

WINNER RECRUITMENT (BIRMINGHAM) LTD is seeking a skilled Fabric Technician to join our facilities management team in a hands-on role for reactive maintenance, PPM and minor project works across a high-profile site.

You will perform general fabric and carpentry tasks, ensure safety, and liaise with client representatives, with opportunities for training and additional hours where required.

Qualifications

• Fabric maintenance or carpentry experience in FM/high-profile environment.
• City & Guilds/NVQ carpentry or a relevant trade.
• Experience with health & safety procedures, COSHH, risk assessments.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and complete works within timescales.
• Carry out reactive and PPM works across the site.
• Complete minor projects and building works as required.
• Repair and maintain floor and wall coverings.
• Carry out ceiling tile repairs and replacements.
• Organise workload and liaise with client representatives.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with H&S requirements.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Carpentry

Health & Safety

COSHH

Risk assessments

Driving licence (UK)

PC literacy

Communication skills

Mobile/PDA tech

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Carpentry

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification advantageous

Tools

PDA/Mobile technology

Job description

Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Salary: £14.66 per hour
Job Type: Contract – Full Time

The Role

Fabric Technician

Our client is looking for an experienced Fabric Technician to join their facilities management team. This is a hands‑on role responsible for carrying out reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and minor project works across a high‑profile working environment.

You will be responsible for completing a range of general building and fabric maintenance tasks, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a high-profile FM environment

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunities for additional hours where required

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and complete works within agreed timescales

• Carry out reactive and PPM works across the site

• Complete minor project and building works as required

• Repair and maintain floor and wall coverings

• Carry out ceiling tile repairs and replacements

• Undertake general building and installation works

• Complete general lighting and lamp replacement tasks

• Carry out AHU/FCU filter changes

• Undertake basic plumbing repairs and maintenance

• Complete site surveys and support the production of works requests, method statements and risk assessments for planned works

• Liaise professionally with client representatives regarding maintenance and repair works

• Use PDA/mobile technology to record completed works, communications and updates

• Ensure all works are completed safely and in accordance with relevant Health & Safety requirements

• Organise your own workload and ensure assigned tasks are completed efficiently

• Undertake other reasonable duties as required by the Technical Services Manager

About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience in fabric maintenance and/or carpentry, ideally within a facilities management or high‑profile commercial environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous Fabric Technician, Fabric Engineer or Carpentry experience

• City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent qualification in Carpentry or a relevant trade

• Experience working within a high‑profile or commercial environment

• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures and requirements, including COSHH, working at height and risk assessments

• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings, instructions and processes

• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload

• Ability to identify material requirements and plan tasks effectively

• Good customer service and communication skills

• Good PC literacy and experience using mobile/PDA technology

• Full, valid UK driving licence

• IOSH and/or NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous

• Willingness to work additional hours when required