Fabric Technician

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate services firm is seeking a skilled Fabric Technician to join their Milton Keynes team. This role requires hands-on experience in fabric maintenance, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a strong understanding of health and safety practices. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for the right applicant.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for career development

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fabric maintenance, ideally in a heavy industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of H&S procedures (COSHH, Working at Heights, Risk Assessments).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.

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.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Problem-solving

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in carpentry and/or plumbing

Job description

Overview

Fabric Technician. Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom.

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 skilled Fabric Technician to 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.
• Conduct point-of-work risk assessments.
• 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