Multi Skilled Engineer - Fabric/ Grounds Maintenance

Mitie Group plc.; Borstal; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Fabric/Groundsman to maintain and enhance facilities and grounds. Responsibilities include routine inspections, minor repairs, and landscaping tasks. The ideal candidate has experience in groundskeeping, knowledge of repairs, and good physical fitness. This role offers opportunities for training and career development as well as various employee benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Flexible lifestyle benefits

High-street discounts

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in groundskeeping or a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of building fabric repairs and outdoor maintenance.
• Ability to operate gardening equipment and hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of facilities.
• Perform basic landscaping tasks.
• Carry out general maintenance and repair duties.

Skills

Experience in groundskeeping

Knowledge of building fabric repairs

Ability to operate gardening equipment

Attention to detail

Good physical fitness

Full driving licence

Job description

As part of our growing Engineering family, we are seeking a dedicated Fabric/Groundsman to maintain and enhance the quality and appearance of our facilities and grounds. This role involves ensuring buildings are well‑maintained, supporting minor fabric repairs, and keeping outdoor spaces clean, safe, and visually appealing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of facilities, including minor repairs to fabric elements such as doors, windows, flooring, and walls.
• Perform basic landscaping tasks.
• Keep pathways, outdoor furniture, and communal areas clean and well‑presented.
• Carry out general maintenance and repair duties to uphold safety and functionality.
• Assist with waste disposal, recycling, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with and support other maintenance teams as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in groundskeeping or a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of building fabric repairs and outdoor maintenance.
• Ability to operate gardening equipment and hand tools safely.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Good physical fitness and ability to carry out manual work.
• Full driving licence.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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Benefits & Development

• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive work environment.
• Virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices – choose up to five extra days’ holiday each year, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, technology products at an affordable cost.
• High‑street discounts via MiDeals, cycle‑to‑work scheme, life cover up to four times your salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions, save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Mitie Stars recognition program – cash prizes monthly and a potential £10,000 top prize.
• Diverse training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources.