Mobile Fabric Engineer

ABM; London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mobile Fabric Engineer to provide essential maintenance services across operational fire stations. In this dynamic role, you will manage planned and reactive maintenance tasks, ensuring all fabric services are delivered to the highest standards. You will engage with clients and contractors, perform a variety of repairs, and maintain health and safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment while enjoying a range of benefits, including a company van and mental health support. If you are committed to excellence and looking for a rewarding career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Van + Fuel Card

24/7 GP access

Mental Health support

Get Fit Programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee perks app

Life resources and tools

Crisis support service

Qualifications

• Experience in Facility Management with PPM and reactive tasks.
• Ability to perform multi-skilled repairs and maintenance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with clients and contractors.
• Perform PPM on water hygiene and emergency lighting.
• Carry out minor fabric works and repairs.

Skills

Facility Management (FM)

Communication Skills

IT Literacy (Microsoft Applications)

Multi-skilled Repair Tasks

Health and Safety Compliance

Water Hygiene Qualification

IPAF / PASMA Qualification

IOSH H&S Qualification

Trade-related Skills (C&G or equivalent)

Flexibility in Working Hours

Education

C&G or equivalent in trade-related skills

L8 Water Hygiene Qualification

IPAF / PASMA Qualification

IOSH H&S Qualification or similar

Tools

CAFM System

Manual Logbooks

Basic Electrical Tools

Plumbing Tools

Job description

JOB TITLE: Mobile Fabric Engineer

LOCATION: London Fire Brigade - East London (Mobile)

HOURS: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

PAY RATE: £37,000

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

To provide planned maintenance as per the PPM planner and reactive support to site for any calls relating to the fabric services for the sites. This role will have a level of sub-contractor management for attending specialist sub-contractors. The role is based in operational fire stations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain a positive relationship with all clients, stakeholders, colleagues, and attending contractors.
2. Carry out weekly/monthly PPM on water hygiene testing, emergency lighting testing, logging, and recording in site logbooks. Communicate failures to ABM manager and administrator.
3. Carry out minor fabric works including painting, tiling, basic carpentry, and lock replacements.
4. First call for drainage issues, for initial investigation and rectification.
5. Update the ABM CAFM System and manual logbooks.
6. Perform minor limited electrical and plumbing repairs such as lamp replacement, tap changes, and toilet repairs.
7. Maintain site stock levels.
8. Escort sub-contractors on site and follow up on remedial issues with ABM manager and administrator.
9. Comply with all ABM quality, environmental, and Health and Safety policies and processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Previous proven experience working within FM in occupied premises carrying out PPM and reactive tasks. Site-specific training will be provided.
2. Honest and trustworthy with great communication skills.
3. IT literate on Microsoft applications.
4. Ability to work at height; training will be provided.
5. Committed to achieving high standards of workmanship and taking pride in your work. Organized in your approach to workload to ensure deadlines are met.
6. Ability to carry out multi-skilled PPM and repair tasks.
7. Flexible with working hours or overtime to ensure works are completed out of hours when required.
8. Safe working – adhering to all ABM H&S policies and procedures.
9. Eligible to work in the UK.
10. L8 water hygiene qualified – training will be provided.
11. IPAF / PASMA Qualified – training will be provided.
12. IOSH H&S qualified or similar – training will be provided.
13. C&G or equivalent in trade-related skills.
14. Ability to review suppliers RAMS – training will be provided.
15. Previous experience of fire door inspections.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

1. Company Van + Fuel Card
2. 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home.
3. Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling.
4. Get Fit Programme.
5. Financial and legal support.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Access to Lifeworks, our innovative employee app where you can find:

1. Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.
2. Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money, and work.
3. Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis.

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page.

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission-critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants, distribution centres, entertainment venues, and more. In the UK, we’re proud to service iconic sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM is committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.