Fabric Technician

CBRE Group, Inc.; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Fareham, England seeks a skilled Fabric Technician to join our facilities management team. You will manage fabric maintenance, respond to reactive tasks, and perform basic plumbing and carpentry while adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on fabric maintenance experience, relevant City & Guilds/NVQ qualifications, and a UK driving license. You will read technical drawings, communicate effectively with clients, and participate in an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fabric maintenance.
• City & Guilds or NVQ in carpentry and/or plumbing qualification.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures (COSHH, Working at Heights, Risk Assessments).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• UK driving licence and PC literacy.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks in line with SLAs.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance within agreed timelines.
• Perform fabric maintenance including floors, doors, ceilings and wall coverings.
• Undertake basic plumbing and carpentry tasks.
• Use a PDA for work updates and communication.
• Support minor project works and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Liaise with client representatives and supervise subcontractors when required.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Reading drawings

Customer service

Communication

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in Carpentry/Plumbing

Tools

PDA

Job description

Fareham - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Location: Fareham

About Us

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate services, operating in over 48 countries with a workforce of 70,000+ professionals. At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, we deliver integrated facilities and corporate real estate management services to some of the world’s most respected companies.

The Role

We are seeking a skilledFabric Technicianto join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in fabric maintenance and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks in line with SLAs.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance within agreed timelines.
• Perform fabric maintenance including floors, doors, ceilings, and wall coverings.
• Undertake basic plumbing and carpentry tasks.
• Use a PDA for work updates and communication.
• Support minor project works and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Liaise with client representatives and supervise subcontractors when required.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in fabric maintenance, ideally in a heavy industrial setting.
• City & Guilds or NVQ in carpentry and/or a recognised plumbing qualification.
• Strong understanding of H&S procedures (COSHH, Working at Heights, Risk Assessments).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• UK driving licence and PC literacy.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota (1 week in every 4).

Why Join Us?

At CBRE, you’ll be part of a global network of professionals committed to excellence. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for career development
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

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