Mobile Multi-Skilled Engineer - Fabric biased

CBRE Group, Inc.; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Edinburgh is seeking a Mobile Fabric Technician (Fabric biased) to join the team. You will respond to reactive works, complete maintenance tasks on time, and liaise with client representatives for repairs and services.

The role requires experience in fabric and carpentry, valid UK driving license, and proficiency with technical drawings. You will perform site surveys, prepare risk assessments, and ensure safety compliance in all activities.

Qualifications

• Fabric and carpentry experience required.
• Experience in high-profile work environments.
• City & Guilds or NVQ in carpentry.
• Valid UK driving license.
• PC literate.
• Ability to read technical drawings/instructions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive works within the team.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
• Liaise with clients' representatives regarding maintenance & repair tasks.
• Undertake site surveys & produce Works Requests, Method Statements & Risk Assessments for planned works.
• Repairs to floor and wall coverings.
• Responsible for ceiling tile repairs and replacements.
• Accountable for lighting, lamp changes, filter changes AHUs/FCUs and basic plumbing requirements.
• Utilise PDA to complete works, communicate & update.
• Complete reactive, preventative maintenance & projects timely.
• Undertake minor project works.
• Ensure all works comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by Technical Services Manager.

Skills

Fabric experience

Carpentry

Driver's license

PC literate

Technical drawings

Health & Safety

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ in Carpentry

Tools

None

Job description

Mobile Multi-Skilled Engineer - Fabric biased

Job ID

294301

Posted

02-Sep-2026

Service line

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Location(s)

Edinburgh - Scotland - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Mobile Fabric Technician

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Fabric Technician to join the team.

Role Summary:

• Respond to reactive works within the team
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales
• Liaise with Clients representatives with respect to maintenance & repair tasks
• Undertake site surveys & produce Works Requests, Method Statements & Risk Assessments for planned works
• Repairs floor and wall coverings
• Responsible for ceiling tile repairs and replacements
• Responsible for other building and installation works as required
• Accountable for lighting, general lamp changes, Filter Changes AHU’s / FCU’s and Basic Plumbing requirements
• Utilise PDA to complete works, key communications & updates
• Complete reactive, PPM jobs & projects in a timely manner
• Undertake minor projects works
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Regulations
• In addition to the above duties you will be expected to undertake all reasonable tasks as directed by the Technical Services Manager

Experience Required:

• Previous Fabric, Carpentry experience
• Experience of working in high profile work environment
• City & Guilds or NVQ Equivalent in carpentry
• Current UKL driver’s license
• PC literate
• Understand and interpret technical drawings/instructions / processes
• Able to organise self to manage assigned tasks, determine material requirements
• Experience of H & S procedures & requirements. COSHH, Working at Heights, Risk Assessment etc
• Health & Safety Qualified i.e. IOSH and/or NEBOSH
• Must be willing to work over & above contractual hours

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