Fabric Technician: Hands-on Building Maintenance

CBRE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning access

Volunteer days (2 per year)

Nuffield gym discounts

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Fabric Technician to support the Technical Supervisor across multiple Manchester sites. You will perform reactive and planned fabric maintenance, ensure safety standards, and build strong customer relationships.

Ideal candidates will have proven building fabric experience, relevant qualifications, and the ability to lead small teams. The role offers a full-time on-site position with CBRE’s BT Workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Competence in building fabric tasks such as plastering, joinery, glazing, plumbing and decorating.
• Ability to manage small teams overseeing fabric work.
• Solid knowledge of HSE requirements and their application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reactive and pre-planned maintenance for fabric and related services.
• Support Technical Supervisor and Area Operation Manager on site.
• Build and sustain relationships within the customer organisation.
• Ensure compliance with processes, procedures and safety systems.
• Record risks and defects and maintain Site Activity Logs.
• Participate in Emergency Call Out Service as required.
• Assist with uplift and refit projects with Projects & Construction team.

Skills

Building fabric

Plastering

Joinery

Plumbing

Decorating

HSE awareness

Leadership

Education

NVQ/Apprenticeship in building fabric

Level 3 building fabric qualification

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Fabric Technician to support the Technical Supervisor across multiple Manchester sites. You will perform reactive and planned fabric maintenance, ensure safety standards, and build strong customer relationships.

Ideal candidates will have proven building fabric experience, relevant qualifications, and the ability to lead small teams. The role offers a full-time on-site position with CBRE’s BT Workplace environment.