Fabric Technician

ISS Facility Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facility management company is seeking a skilled Fabric Technician to ensure effective maintenance and repair of building fabric at the Canary Wharf site. The ideal candidate will have experience in carpentry, painting, and flooring, alongside strong attention to detail. This role offers a chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment with a commitment to corporate responsibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in carpentry, painting, flooring, or building fabric maintenance.
• Strong painting and decorating skills, including experience with high-grade wallpapers.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain floor, wall, and ceiling coverings.
• Respond promptly to building fabric issues and help desk requests.
• Conduct technical surveys and produce detailed reports.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Flooring

Building fabric maintenance

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in a building trade

Tools

PPM systems

PASMA/IPAF certification

Job description

Overview

Fabric Technician

Location: London, E14 5HP

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a skilled Fabric Engineer to join our onsite team at the Canary Wharf site. In this role, you will be responsible for the effective maintenance and repair of building fabric, ensuring a safe, reliable, and high-quality environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive and dependable, working to the highest engineering standards while complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA). You will respond swiftly to building fabric issues, maintain accurate records, and follow established quality assurance procedures to support the smooth operation of the site.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain floor, wall, and ceiling coverings
• Inspect, repair, or replace free-standing and fitted furniture
• Inspect and clear drainage gully systems
• Inspect, replace, or repair doors, windows, luminaries, and associated fixtures
• Carry out painting, decorating, and wallpapering to a high standard
• Complete semi-skilled tasks while supporting other engineering roles
• Respond promptly to building fabric issues and help desk requests
• Conduct technical surveys and produce detailed reports
• Coordinate client requests and manage sub-contractors effectively
• Maintain tools and equipment in optimal working condition
• Provide cover and support at other sites as required
• Ensure compliance with all company and client procedures, standards, and H&S requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

• City & Guilds or NVQ in a building trade (e.g., painting, plastering, joinery, or carpentry)
• Demonstrable experience in carpentry, painting, flooring, or building fabric maintenance
• Strong painting and decorating skills, with an eye for detail and experience with high-grade wallpapers
• Experience with tiling repairs and installations
• PASMA/IPAF certification
• Experience using computer-based Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) systems
• Previous experience in a multi-site, banking, or similar commercial environment
• Good knowledge of general building works, diagnostic and repair procedures
• Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety legislation and safe working practices
• Ability to work flexibly, independently, and as part of a team

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