Shift Fabric Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate service provider seeks a Multi Skilled Shift Fabric Maintenance Technician in Oxford. The successful candidate will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including minor electrical and plumbing repairs, while ensuring high quality service to clients. Relevant qualifications and at least 2 years experience in a technical environment are essential. The role includes shift work and requires good customer relationship skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabric, carpentry, and plumbing.
• At least 2 years in a customer-focused technical environment.
• Knowledge of H&S procedures, COSHH, working at heights, risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake minor reactive repairs and routine maintenance following procedures.
• Perform non-complex tasks on Low Pressure Hot Water Systems for legionella control.
• Complete maintenance tasks within agreed timescales.
• Communicate with client representatives regarding maintenance and repair tasks.
• Conduct site surveys and prepare work requests, method statements, and risk assessments.

Skills

Good customer relationship skills

Basic technical safety knowledge

Computer literacy

Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces

Understanding technical drawings and instructions

Effective communication skills

Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, adaptable

Flexible with working hours and shifts

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in relevant building trades

Job description

Job Description: Shift Fabric Maintenance Technician

Job ID

232664

Posted

05-Aug-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Oxford - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services with over 70,000 employees in 48 countries. We aim to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm.

Job Title

Multi Skilled Shift Fabric Maintenance Technician

About the Role

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Multi Skilled Fabric Technician in Oxford. The successful candidate will assist with fabric works, minor electrical, plumbing, and building repairs, supporting the maintenance and improvement of the client estate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Undertake minor reactive repairs and routine maintenance following CBRE procedures.
2. Perform non-complex tasks on Low Pressure Hot Water Systems to ensure legionella prevention and control.
3. Complete maintenance tasks within agreed timescales.
4. Communicate with client representatives regarding maintenance and repair tasks.
5. Conduct site surveys and prepare work requests, method statements, and risk assessments.
6. Carry out repairs on floor and wall coverings, ceiling tiles, and other minor carpentry and building maintenance.
7. Handle lighting, plumbing, and drainage tasks, including replacing lamps, plug tops, socket outlets, and filters on AHUs/FCUs.
8. Perform general cleaning duties in plant and equipment areas.
9. Assist colleagues with engineering and building works.
10. Follow safety guidelines and work on low-pressure hot water systems as instructed.
11. Record and report work progress and participate in safety and quality initiatives.
12. Participate in shift work, including planned overtime and out-of-hours on-call system.
13. Engage in training and development activities.
14. Undertake minor electrical work after appropriate training.
15. Perform other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager.

Person Specifications

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ/City & Guilds in relevant building trades
• Experience in fabric, carpentry, and plumbing
• At least 2 years in a customer-focused technical environment
• Knowledge of H&S procedures, COSHH, working at heights, risk assessments

Skills and Attributes

• Good customer relationship skills
• Basic technical safety knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Understanding technical drawings and instructions
• Effective communication skills
• Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, adaptable
• Flexible with working hours and shifts

Additional Information

This job is active; no indication of expiry or closure is present.