Fabric Technician - Reading

Anderselite; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderselite is seeking a dedicated Fabric Technician/Handyperson for a reading-area site. The role supports the Contract Manager and focuses on maintaining building fabric and systems, performing PPM and reactive tasks, and ensuring safe, efficient operation.

Training will be provided for technical systems. This temporary position could go permanent for the right candidate, paying £18 per hour Umbrella or £13.63 per hour PAYE + holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building fabric or M&E maintenance.
• Ability to complete Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks.
• Experience operating building systems and updating electronic workflow systems.
• Willingness to issue site permits and review specialist service provider worksheets.
• Maintaining compliant records and high housekeeping standards across areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks.
• Operate building systems efficiently and update electronic workflow systems.
• Maintain compliant records and housekeeping across plant areas.
• Issue site permits and review specialist service provider worksheets.
• Inspect work quality and ensure high standards in workshops and stores.

Skills

PPM tasks

Building fabric maintenance

HVAC systems

BMS familiarity

Pumps and motors

Electrical & plumbing basics

Tools

BMS

HVAC

Pumps

Motors

Variable speed drives

Job description

My client is seeking a dedicated Fabric Technician/Handyperson to maintain a building in the Reading area.

This role supports the Contract Manager and delivers engineering excellence through the operation, maintenance, and repair of building fabric and systems.

Responsibilities include completing Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks, operating building systems efficiently, updating electronic workflow systems, and maintaining compliant records.

The role requires issuing site permits, reviewing and signing off specialist service provider worksheets, inspecting work quality, and maintaining high housekeeping standards across plant areas, workshops, stores, and rest areas.

The role covers a broad range of technical systems including Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC systems (humidifiers, air handling, chillers), pumps, motors, variable speed drives, hot water calorifiers, fire systems, domestic water services, plumbing, decorating, and general fabric repairs.

Training will be provided for technical systems.

This is a temporary position, which could potentially go permanent for the right candidate. Pay rate is £18 per hour Umbrella or £13.63 per hour PAYE + holiday pay.

Previous experience is essential, if you deem yourself suitable for this position,