On-Site Fabric Maintenance Engineer – MoD Properties

BJF Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Royal London pension

Eye sight test

Health cash plan

Remote GP access

24/7 EAP service

Gym membership

Better BJF initiative

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

BJF Group is seeking a Fabric Engineer to join its Facilities Management division in Poole. The role focuses on reactive and planned maintenance of building fabric across MoD assets, delivering high-quality repairs and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will respond to calls, perform first fixes where possible, and help scope permanent repairs while maintaining detailed records in the CAFM system. A strong focus on teamwork and site safety is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or higher in building services or equivalent.
• Carpentry qualification or equivalent trade credential.
• Experience performing trade-related maintenance, installations and fault finding.
• Experience with planned maintenance and reactive tasks against KPIs.
• Proficiency in basic fabric repairs: painting, decorating, bricklaying, plastering.
• Repair of timber and UPVC doors/windows.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, statutory-compliant fabric maintenance for MoD properties and assets, incl. doors and fabric repairs.
• Respond to reactive calls, perform first fixes where possible, scope permanent repairs if needed.
• Execute planned maintenance per program and keep auditable records in CAFM.
• Coordinate with site service managers to keep sites in good decorative order.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and site protocols.
• Be proactive about safety and support colleagues and clients on site.

Skills

Trade maintenance

PPM & reactive works

Painting & decorating

Bricklaying

Plastering

Timber & UPVC repairs

CAFM system

Education

NVQ level 2+ in building services/trade

Carpentry qualification

Tools

CAFM system

Job description

BJF Group is seeking a Fabric Engineer to join its Facilities Management division in Poole. The role focuses on reactive and planned maintenance of building fabric across MoD assets, delivering high-quality repairs and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will respond to calls, perform first fixes where possible, and help scope permanent repairs while maintaining detailed records in the CAFM system. A strong focus on teamwork and site safety is essential.