Factory Worker jobs in United Kingdom

The fabric engineer will fulfill various key objectives within the onsite team, including:

1. Providing a customer-oriented hard FM service with a focus on fabric maintenance.
2. Performing repairs and maintenance on the building’s fabric, internal finishes, fixtures, and fittings, including carpentry and painting duties.
3. Carrying out installation work related to the building’s fabric, internal finishes, fixtures, and fittings.
4. Conducting periodic examinations of the building’s fabric, internal finishes, fixtures, and fittings.
5. Ensuring health and safety compliance within the areas of responsibility.
6. Delivering value-for-money services to the client.
7. Collaborating with the onsite team to ensure a unified approach and high standards of customer service, supporting on an ad-hoc basis LCY2 or LCY3 depending on the base.
8. Supporting and assisting third-party contractors in implementing maintenance activities.

Reporting to a designated team leader, responsibilities include:

1. Managing planned and reactive maintenance of all building fabric within the established areas.
2. Undertaking minor carpentry tasks such as erecting shelving, easing doors, and small glazing repairs.
3. Performing repair, testing, and inspection of simple building components and fixtures.
4. Maintaining decorative finishes through painting.
5. Replacing small sanitary items like basin plugs, toilet roll holders, soap dispensers, and shower curtains.
6. Maintaining and replacing plant and equipment components, including filters and air handling units.
7. Cleaning gutters, downpipes, and drainage systems.
8. Conducting daily planned maintenance as directed.
9. Ensuring all procedures and installations meet statutory obligations.
10. Maintaining health and safety standards onsite.
11. Ensuring compliance with statutory instruments and codes of practice.
12. Carrying out maintenance operations safely, efficiently, and promptly.
13. Providing information for record-keeping, including stores, worksheets, drawings, and standards.
14. Assisting other trade staff as required.
15. Collaborating with the contract management team on infrastructure projects.
16. Sharing best practices with colleagues for site and client benefit.

• Significant experience in maintaining and operating building services in complex environments.
• IT literacy.
• Awareness of health and safety responsibilities and reporting procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, team-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Physical capability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and to carry tools and walk extensively.
• Diplomatic and tactful in dealings across all staff levels.
• Organized and methodical work approach.
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to team and client objectives.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.
• Disclosure & Barring Service clearance.
• Recognition of apprenticeship in a relevant building fabric discipline.
• ONC or equivalent qualification in a related discipline.
• Experience with environmental, energy, and health & safety management systems.
• Grades A–C in English and Math at GCSE or equivalent.
• Formal health and safety training.
• Positive attitude and dedication to excellent customer service.