Fabric Technician

Thefriaryguildford; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Job summary

Thefriaryguildford is looking for a dedicated Fabric Technician focused on high-quality fabric maintenance. You will support daily operations through reactive repairs and planned maintenance tasks while ensuring high standards are met.

The ideal candidate must have proven experience in building/fabric maintenance and strong practical skills. This role offers a salary of £38,000 and requires flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building/fabric maintenance within a commercial or facilities environment.
• Strong practical skills across carpentry, painting/decorating, and general repairs.
• Excellent tiling ability with attention to finish and detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive building/fabric repairs including carpentry, painting, and handyman tasks.
• Complete scheduled PPM tasks and assist with fire door inspections.
• Support shift operations and collaborate with the site team.

Skills

Building/fabric maintenance experience

Carpentry skills

Painting and decorating

Excellent tiling ability

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Compliance checks

Flexibility for shifts

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Fabric Technician to deliver high-quality reactive and planned fabric maintenance across site. You will support day-to-day operations by completing PPMs, responding to client requests, maintaining compliance documentation, and carrying out a wide range of building repairs to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

Reactive fabric maintenance

• Carry out reactive building/fabric repairs including carpentry (locks, cubicle and panel repairs), painting and decorating, and general handyman tasks.
• Complete tiling repairs and installs to a high standard (strong tiling capability is essential).
• Undertake minor repairs and adjustments such as loose handles, toilet seats, fixtures and fittings.
• Assist with furniture moves and support minor building works to maintain site presentation.
• Respond to client requests promptly and ensure issues are resolved within agreed timescales.

Planned maintenance (PPM) & inspections

• Complete scheduled PPM tasks and support the wider site team in delivering planned works.
• Carry out fire door inspections (training provided).
• Assist with routine compliance activities such as flushing, tap temperature checks and meter reads.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to demonstrate compliance.

Operational support & collaboration

• Support shift operations and contribute to emergency response where required.
• Assist with basic mechanical maintenance and repairs as needed, and support HVAC/plumbing servicing activities.
• Work collaboratively with the site team and contractors to ensure safe, efficient delivery of works.

Skills, knowledge & experience

• Proven experience in building/fabric maintenance within a commercial or facilities environment.
• Strong practical skills across carpentry, painting/decorating, and general repairs.
• Excellent tiling ability with attention to finish and detail.
• Ability to plan workload, prioritise reactive requests, and complete PPMs to schedule.
• Comfortable completing compliance checks and maintaining clear maintenance records.
• Customer-focused approach with good communication skills.
• Flexible to work late shifts and weekend rota as outlined.

Training will be provided for fire door inspections and site-specific compliance processes to ensure you are fully supported in the role. Preferable: candidates who already hold fire door training (or are willing to complete it) will be at an advantage.

Additional information

Role: Fabric Technician
Salary: £38,000
Specialism: Fabric / Building Maintenance
Working pattern:
Mon–Sun, 07:00–16:00 (core).
Thursday late shift (1 in 3): 11:00–20:00.
Weekend rota (1 in 3): Sat 08:00–18:00, Sun 11:00–17:00.