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Fabric Engineer
Job summary
A facilities management company in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Fabric Engineer to handle maintenance and repair tasks across commercial buildings. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in fabric maintenance or related trades, with qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds. Responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks, ensuring safety standards, and assisting with operational support. Strong carpentry and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients.
Qualifications
- Basic DBS required for this role.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fabric maintenance or building trades.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative maintenance on building fabric.
- Ensure all repairs meet aesthetic and functional standards.
- Assist with office moves and small-scale refurbishments.
Skills
Education
We are looking for a skilled Fabric Engineer to provide maintenance, repair, and minor installation work across various commercial builds in South Wales. The role involves ensuring that all fabric-related aspects of the facility, such as walls, doors, flooring, ceilings, and general building finishes, are well-maintained, safe, and visually presentable.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on building fabric, including doors, flooring, ceilings, and walls.
- Perform minor carpentry, painting, plastering, tiling, and basic plumbing works as required.
- Ensure all repairs are completed to a high standard, maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of the building.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and ensure compliance with building maintenance standards.
- Carry out risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for all work undertaken.
- Identify and report any potential hazards, ensuring corrective actions are taken.
- Assist with office moves, furniture assembly, and basic handyman tasks.
- Work closely with other engineers and subcontractors to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Respond promptly to helpdesk requests and ensure minimal disruption to site operations.
- Support small-scale refurbishment and improvement projects, including surface repairs and upgrades.
- Recommend and implement cost-effective fabric maintenance solutions
- Assist in snagging and finishing works after major repairs or refurbishments
- Basic DBS
- NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent in a relevant trade (e.g., Carpentry, Joinery, Painting & Decorating, Plastering, or Multi-trade).
- Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH, PASMA (preferred).
- Minimum 3-5 year's experience in a fabric maintenance or building trades role within a facilities management environment.
- Experience working in commercial, retail, health care, or industrial buildings is beneficial.
- Strong knowledge of carpentry, painting, tiling, plastering, and basic plumbing.
- Ability to work independently and within a team to complete maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Good problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach.
- Understanding of H&S regulations and safe working practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, tenants, and colleagues.
cardiff, building and construction, fabric engineer
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