Fabric Engineer / Handy Person

ISS Facilities Services; Ashford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a skilled Fabric Engineer to join their mobile team. This role involves delivering planned and reactive maintenance across various sites. Candidates should have a strong background in carpentry and other building services, with effective communication skills and experience in health and safety procedures. The position offers a permanent contract with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in multi-trade fabric skills.
• Experience with Health & Safety procedures including risk assessments.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fabric-related maintenance tasks.
• Deliver building services maintenance including carpentry and minor plumbing.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Carpentry and joinery skills

Painting and decorating

Minor plumbing

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in carpentry or related trade

Recognised craft apprenticeship

Tools

PDA/CAFM systems

Job description

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

Contract: Key Account Network

Location: Kent, TN23 1HT

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Fabric Engineer / Handy Person to join our mobile facilities team dedicated to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contract.

Working across a network of 15 regional Job Centres, you will deliver planned and reactive maintenance to ensure safe, compliant, and fully functional work environments.

This is a mobile role, ideal for someone with a multi-skilled maintenance background who enjoys variety, independence, and working across multiple sites.

Job Description

You will carry out a broad range of maintenance tasks including carpentry, joinery, painting/decorating, minor plumbing, and general fabric repairs, supporting both planned maintenance schedules and urgent callouts.

You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records via PDA/CAFM systems, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, and representing the company professionally to all site stakeholders.

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, to 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 by emailing [e-mail]