Facilities fabric Technician

CBRE Local UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative work environment

Recognitions for performance

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a skilled Fabric Technician to join our Southampton team. You will perform planned and reactive building fabric maintenance across a professional commercial environment, handling repairs and minor works to keep the site safe and fully operational.

The role requires a practical multi-skilled background with experience in carpentry, plumbing and finishing works, plus a strong focus on health and safety and client service.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform general repairs and minor carpentry.
• Experience in high-profile client environments.
• Knowledge of building fabric systems and maintenance issues.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete minor carpentry, basic plumbing, patch repairs, making good and general building repairs.
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, handles and furniture.
• Replace ceiling tiles and floor coverings as required.
• Carry out minor painting and decorating.
• Complete routine inspections and identify defects.

Skills

Multi-skilled trades

Carpentry

Plumbing basics

Painting & decorating

Client-facing

Health & safety

Communication

Tools

PDA devices

Job management systems

Job description

Job Title: Fabric Technician

Company: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions - a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management.

Location: Southampton

About the Role:

We’re seeking an experienced Fabric Technician to join our team in Southampton. In this role, you’ll deliver planned and reactive building fabric maintenance across a professional commercial environment, completing a varied range of repairs and minor works to keep the site safe, presentable and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete minor carpentry, basic plumbing, patch repairs, making good and general building repairs
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, handles, hinges, fixtures, fittings and furniture
• Replace ceiling tiles, floor coverings, sealants and other building fabric items as required
• Carry out minor painting, decorating and touch-up works where needed
• Complete routine inspections, identify defects and take appropriate corrective action
• Support small works, office moves and site improvement tasks when required
• Respond to maintenance requests and complete jobs within agreed timescales
• Liaise with client representatives and site teams to provide a professional, tidy and customer-focused service
• Use the PDA system to update jobs, record completed works and maintain clear communication
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures, risk assessments and health and safety requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• A practical multi-skilled background with experience in general repairs, minor carpentry, basic plumbing and making good
• Confidence carrying out minor painting, decorating, patch repairs and finishing works when required
• Experience working in high-profile or client-facing environments
• Good knowledge of building fabric systems and common maintenance issues
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements, including working at height and risk assessments
• Strong attention to detail and pride in completing work to a high standard
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage workload effectively
• Basic IT skills and confidence using job management systems or PDA devices

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance