Fabric Technician

Wates Smartspace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Smartspace is seeking an experienced Fabric Technician to join our facilities management team on the JLL contract across London. The role involves delivering high-quality fabric maintenance services in a fast-paced commercial environment, carrying out planned and reactive works to keep buildings safe and compliant.

You will work as part of a collaborative FM team, maintaining strong workmanship standards and delivering excellent customer care, with responsibilities ranging from PPM to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Fabric Technician, Building Maintenance, Handyperson or Multi-Skilled Maintenance roles.
• Strong knowledge of commercial building fabric maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose issues and deliver practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric repairs.
• Carpentry and joinery repairs, painting and decorating, plastering and patch repairs, ceiling and partition repairs, flooring maintenance.
• Door, lock and ironmongery maintenance; general building upkeep and minor refurbishment works.
• Inspect building fabric and identify defects or potential issues; ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain records using mobile technology and CAFM systems; support the wider FM team.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

General repair work

Job description

Fabric Technician

Location: London

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

The Vacancy

WPS is looking to recruit an experienced and customer-focused Fabric Technician to join our facilities management team supporting our prestigious JLL contract across London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Fabric Technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality maintenance services within a fast-paced commercial environment. You'll be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive fabric maintenance works, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently for our client.

Working as part of a collaborative FM team, you'll provide a professional service while maintaining excellent standards of workmanship and customer care.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric repairs.
• Complete a wide range of building fabric tasks including:
  • Carpentry and joinery repairs
  • Painting and decorating
  • Basic plastering and patch repairs
  • Ceiling and partition repairs
  • Flooring maintenance and repairs
  • Door, lock, and ironmongery maintenance
  • General building upkeep and minor refurbishment works
• Inspect building fabric and identify defects or potential issues.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works using mobile technology and CAFM systems.
• Support the wider FM team where required and assist in maintaining a first-class customer experience.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site-specific requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Fabric Technician, Building Maintenance, Handyperson, or Multi-Skilled Maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of commercial building fabric maintenance.
• Experience carrying out a range of carpentry, decorating, and general repair works.
• Ability to diagnose issues and deliver practical solutions.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Health & Safety awareness within a facilities management environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence (desirable).

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicantswith criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting