Fabric Engineer (Carpentry)

Integral; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL Workplace Management is seeking a Fabric Maintenance Engineer to perform planned and reactive maintenance at Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough. The role focuses on PPM adherence, carpentry tasks, fire door upkeep, and AHU servicing, with involvement in health and safety processes and contractor management.

Core hours are 08:00–18:00, with a shift pattern of 5 days on, 3 days off or 4 days on, 4 days off.

Qualifications

• Fabric Engineer apprenticeship or Carpentry & Joinery qualifications.
• Proven post-apprenticeship practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance in line with PPM schedules and task plans.
• General carpentry, fire door maintenance and repair, AHU cleaning/servicing, basic plumbing and drainage repairs.
• Weekly fire alarm testing and taps flushing; patch repairs to walls/floors; shelving/racking installation and repairs.
• Manage JLL sub-contractors on site; escalate major issues to line manager.
• Produce technical/situational reports; maintain clear communication with team and clients.
• Undertake health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team player

Overtime

Proactive

IT skills

Report writing

Pressure management

Education

Fabric Engineer apprenticeship/ Carpentry & Joinery qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Fabric Maintenance Engineer

About JLL

If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL Workplace Management!

Location: Queensgate Shopping Centre - Peterborough

Core Hours: 08:00am - 18:00pm

Shift Pattern on Rotation: 5 days On - 3 days off x 4 4 days on - 4 days off x 3

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity to join our team as a Fabric Maintenance Engineer at Queensgate Shopping Centre! The main purpose of the position will be to carry out planned and reactive maintenance in accordance with JLL's PPM and task schedules.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Maintenance Activities

• General Carpentry
• Fire door maintenance and repair
• Weekly fire alarm testing
• Weekly tap flushing
• AHU Cleaning & Servicing
• Basic plumbing and drainage repairs
• Patch repairs to wall and floor tiling, carpets, lino & screeds
• Suspended ceiling repairs
• Shelving/racking installation and repairs
• Lock changes/repairs
• Painting & Decorating

Operational Excellence

• Undertake PPM activity in a quality, professional manner
• Work within the site's shift pattern requirements
• Carry out all works requested in a professional and proactive manner
• Undertake reactive maintenance works as directed by the Help Desk and/or management team
• Manage JLL sub-contractors whilst working on site
• Escalate any major site issues or incidents to your line manager as soon as possible once noticed

Reporting & Communication

• Production of technical and situational reports as required
• Write activity reports in line with JLL procedures accurately and timely
• Always communicate clearly and effectively with the rest of the team and clients
• Provide accurate time sheet information weekly and on time
• Attend team meetings/briefings as requested

Technology & Compliance

• Proactively use the technology systems provided so that JLL can be always compliant with its contractual obligations
• Proactively assist the management team to produce quotations by giving accurate and good quality information where extra works are identified
• Ensure that JLL is always presented in a good light

Emergency Support

• Provide first line out of hours call out for the site

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Understand and be aware of the requirements of all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality legislation and be equally aware of your own roles and responsibilities within JLL
• Ensure that all materials and equipment are handled, stored, and used with due regard to the relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Actively participate in the health and safety processes required under JLL policies and procedures including, but not limited to, accident investigation, reporting, risk assessments and auditing
• Co-operate with JLL to allow it to fulfil its moral and legal duties and obligations
• Undertake any other reasonable instruction from the Contract Manager or Line Managers

(Additional training will be provided as necessary)

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Technical Qualifications

• Fabric Engineer apprenticeship/ Carpentry & Joinery qualifications
• Proven post apprenticeship practical experience

Personal Skills

• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with all levels of staff
• Commitment to providing a high-quality service to our customer
• Willing to work flexibly and as a team member
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Proactive in achieving the highest standard of operation
• Good IT and report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints