Fabric Technician

Mitie Group plc.; Warton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Warton is seeking a Fabric Technician to support building fabric maintenance. The role involves general repairs such as light joinery, flooring fixes, and roofing works. Candidates should have experience in facilities management and a solid understanding of health and safety. Good communication and customer service skills are essential. The position requires a full UK driver's license and involves various manual tasks across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience of building maintenance or a qualified fabric trade.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Must hold a full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Assist other traders with routine tasks and safe working.
• Manage stock of site consumables.
• Support subcontractors with safe access and guidance.

Skills

Experience in facilities management

Good communication skills

Proactive approach to maintenance

PDA technology experience

Education

Recognised trade background or equivalent practical experience

Job description

As part of our growing Engineering team, we are seeking a Fabric Technician to support the delivery of building fabric maintenance and repair services at our client site in Warton, Lancashire. General repairs to building fabrics across a large site include light joinery, patch repairs, door/ironmongery fixes, flooring repairs, and basic roofing works.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks related to building fabric
• Assist other traders (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) with routine tasks, isolations, access, and safe working as required
• Stock management of site consumables
• Support subcontractors on site, ensuring safe access, escorting when required, and assisting with locating areas of work
• Contribute to the wider engineering team by helping with estate-wide tasks, seasonal duties and general upkeep

This role covers a wide range of building fabric duties, including light carpentry, minor roofing repairs, routine building condition surveys, and general fabric upkeep across the estate. Experience within the building or a similar environment would be beneficial, as you will be hands on maintaining and repairing a variety of fabric elements. The position is physically active, involving manual handling, working at height, and occasionally within confined space.

You will be expected to keep our client fully informed of progress, accurately record all works completed, update inspection logs, highlight remedial actions and consistently deliver a high standard of customer service. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, along with confidence using IT systems for task updates, are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, a recognised trade background, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience of building maintenance, handyperson or a qualified fabric trade such as joinery, roofing, etc.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a building environment
• Proactive approach to maintenance and building management
• Experience of PDA technology for reporting and completion of jobs is essential
• Must hold a full UK driver's license
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a team
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner

Any offer is subject to SC Clearance.