Reactive Fabric Maintenance Engineer

VR Group; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A building services provider is seeking a Reactive Maintenance Engineer (Fabric) in Bishop's Stortford. The role requires maintaining and repairing building fabric elements across various commercial properties. Applicants should have a strong background in maintenance, a full UK driving license, and good problem-solving skills. This mobile role offers a competitive salary of £34,000–£38,000 per year, a company vehicle, and benefits including a fuel card and mobile phone.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Qualifications

• Strong background in building fabric maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general fabric maintenance and repairs.
• Perform carpentry and joinery tasks.
• Attend to reactive call-outs for urgent issues.

Skills

General fabric maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting and decorating

Problem-solving

Job description

Reactive Maintenance Engineer (Fabric) – Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £34,000–£38,000 per year (average) + opportunity to earn more

Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone included

Location: Hertfordshire & surrounding areas (mobile role)

A well-established building services and facilities maintenance provider is looking for a skilled Reactive Maintenance Engineer (Fabric) to join their team. The company supports a range of commercial properties, including offices, retail sites, healthcare facilities, schools, and mixed-use buildings. Most work involves maintaining and repairing building fabric elements, ensuring sites remain safe, functional, and presentable.

Key Responsibilities

• General fabric maintenance, repairs, and small works across commercial sites
• Carpentry, joinery, and door repairs
• Basic plumbing and patch plastering
• Painting, decorating, and finishing tasks
• Attending reactive call-outs for urgent building or fabric issues
• Ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard

Requirements

• Strong, all-round background in building fabric maintenance
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites
• Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work (on call)
• Good communication and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£34–38k average)
• Additional earning potential (explained during interview)
• Company van, fuel, and mobile phone provided
• Stable, permanent position with a respected FM contractor
• Varied workload across Hertfordshire and nearby areas

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