Fabric Technician / Handyperson – Ipswich

Invictus Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus Group is seeking a Fabric Technician / Handyperson to join a small on-site maintenance team in Ipswich. The role focuses on general fabric maintenance, basic repairs, and assistive tasks to keep the facilities safe and functional.

You will perform carpentry, plumbing and service checks, with daylight hours on a site-based position. The role offers stability within an established facilities team and opportunities for varied maintenance duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabric maintenance, building upkeep or similar roles.
• Comfort with basic carpentry, plumbing and general repairs.
• Hands‑on, flexible approach to maintenance tasks.
• Able to work independently and in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general fabric maintenance and handyperson duties across the site.
• Complete basic carpentry, plumbing and general building repairs.
• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Change filters on air handling units (AHUs).
• Perform water temperature checks and legionella-related testing.

Skills

Fabric maintenance

Handyperson skills

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Safety awareness

Job description

NOW HIRING: Fabric Technician / Handyperson – Ipswich

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a leading facilities management provider for a Fabric Technician / Handyperson to join the on-site maintenance team at a large educational facility in Ipswich.

Details

• Salary: £30,000 per annum
• Location: Ipswich
• Hours: Monday to Friday, days – 40 hours per week
• Team: Small on-site team of 3
• Overtime available

The Role

• Carrying out general fabric maintenance and handyperson duties across the site.
• Completing basic carpentry, plumbing and general building repairs.
• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.
• Changing filters on air handling units (AHUs).
• Carrying out water temperature checks and legionella-related testing.
• Helping ensure the facilities remain safe, functional and well maintained.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a Fabric Technician, Maintenance Handyperson or Building Maintenance role.
• Good practical skills across general building repairs, basic plumbing and carpentry.
• A flexible, hands‑on approach to maintenance tasks.
• Basic knowledge of building services and planned maintenance would be beneficial.
• Able to work independently while supporting a small on‑site team.

What's on Offer

• £30,000 annual salary.
• Monday to Friday, daytime working hours.
• Stable, site‑based position within an established facilities team.
• Varied duties covering both fabric and basic building services maintenance.