Fabric Technician

HVAC Recruitment Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Fabric Technician / Handyperson for an established educational site in Ipswich. You will perform general fabric maintenance and beginner-level repairs, contributing to a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment.

The role suits someone with practical maintenance skills who enjoys teamwork and hands-on work, with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule and a two-weekly call-out rota.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabric maintenance, handyperson or similar role.
• Practical skills in carpentry, plumbing and general building repairs.
• Reliable, organised approach and able to work independently and in a small team.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.
• Clear understanding of safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general fabric maintenance and handyperson duties.
• Complete basic carpentry and plumbing repairs.
• Change filters on air handling units (AHUs).
• Undertake Legionella testing and water temperature checks.
• Support planned and reactive building maintenance.
• Work with the on-site team to resolve day-to-day maintenance issues.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Handyperson

Carpentry

Plumbing

Communication

Safety practices

Job description

Fabric Technician / Handyperson

Location: Ipswich
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, days, 40 hours per week
Call-out: One week in two, with £100 standby payment. Call-outs are very rare.

The opportunity

We are recruiting a Fabric Technician / Handyperson to join a small maintenance team at an established educational site in Ipswich.

You will carry out general building maintenance, helping to keep the premises safe, functional and well maintained. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with practical maintenance skills who enjoys working in a team.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out general fabric maintenance and handyperson duties.
• Complete basic carpentry and plumbing repairs.
• Change filters on air handling units (AHUs).
• Undertake Legionella testing and water temperature checks.
• Support planned and reactive building maintenance.
• Work with the on-site team to resolve day-to-day maintenance issues.

About you

• Experience in a fabric maintenance, handyperson or similar role.
• Practical skills in basic carpentry, plumbing and general building repairs.
• A reliable, organised approach and the ability to work independently and within a small team.
• Good communication skills and a professional manner.
• A clear understanding of safe working practices.

Additional information

• Monday to Friday daytime working.
• Limited overtime available.
• Participation in a call-out rota, one week in two.
• £100 standby payment when on the rota, with call-outs reported to be very rare.