Fabric Technician

Tech People; Eaglescliffe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech-People are seeking an experienced Fabric Technician to work on a hospital site in Stockton-on-Tees for a major Building Services / Facilities Management company. 40 hours per week, start 7 September 2026, duration until the end of October 2026, with a Basic DBS check.

You will perform reactive maintenance, PPMs and minor projects, including repairs to flooring, ceilings, doors, lighting, plumbing and AHU/FCU filters.

Qualifications

• Previous fabric maintenance and carpentry experience.
• City & Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry preferred.
• Experience in a high-profile environment.
• Valid Basic DBS - essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• PC literate.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to read drawings and plan workload.
• Own tools and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive maintenance works.
• Repairs to floor and wall coverings.
• Ceiling tile repairs and replacements.
• General fabric, carpentry and building maintenance.
• Door, ironmongery and general installation repairs.
• Lighting and lamp changes.
• Basic plumbing works.
• Filter changes to AHUs / FCUs.
• Completing reactive and PPM jobs within timescales.
• Carrying out minor project works.
• Site surveys and RAMS/Works Requests.
• Liaising with client's representatives.
• Using a PDA to record works and provide updates.
• Ensuring all works are completed safely and in line with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Carpentry

Customer service

Communication

PC literacy

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Carpentry

Tools

Own tools

PDA usage

Job description

Fabric Technician, Stockton-on-Tees, start 07/09/2026, Basic DBS

Location: Stockton-on-Tees

Start: 7th September 2026

Duration: Initially until the end of October 2026

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Hours: 11:30am - 8:35pm

PAYE Rate: 14.66 per hour

Umbrella Rate: 19.09 per hour

We are currently looking for an experienced Fabric Technician to work on a hospital site in Stockton-on-Tees for a major Building Services / Facilities Management company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out reactive maintenance, PPMs and minor project works across the hospital.

Duties will include:

• Responding to reactive maintenance works
• Repairs to floor and wall coverings
• Ceiling tile repairs and replacements
• General fabric, carpentry and building maintenance
• Door, ironmongery and general installation repairs
• Lighting and general lamp changes
• Basic plumbing works
• Filter changes to AHUs / FCUs
• Completing reactive and PPM jobs within agreed timescales
• Carrying out minor project works
• Completing site surveys and assisting with RAMS and Works Requests
• Liaising professionally with the client's representatives
• Using a PDA to record completed works and provide updates
• Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with Health & Safety regulations

Requirements:

• Previous fabric maintenance and carpentry experience
• City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent in Carpentry preferred
• Experience working in a high-profile environment
• Valid Basic DBS - essential
• Full UK driving licence
• PC literate
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Ability to understand technical drawings, instructions and processesAble to organise your own workload and identify material requirements
• Own tools and PPE

This is a great opportunity to work with a major FM/Building Services company on a hospital site.

Tech-People are a leading recruitment business within M&E and Construction. We are committed to attracting and providing a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and supporting an inclusive working environment for all.