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Fabric Engineer

Evolve Talent Search Ltd
Basildon · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£38,000 – £40,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Basildon, Essex
Category
Engineering
Facilities Fabric Engineer Location: Basildon Salary: £40,000 Working Hours: Monday–Friday, split shift Shift Pattern: Week 1: 6:00am–3:00pm | Week 2: 1:00pm–10:00pm The Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Facilities Fabric Engineer to join a professional Building Services team based in Basildon. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive fabric maintenance across a commercial building environment, ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard and issues are resolved efficiently. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the building. * Undertake general fabric and building maintenance works. * Carry out repairs to doors, locks, ironmongery, walls, ceilings, flooring and other building fabric. * Complete basic plumbing and carpentry repairs where required. * Respond to maintenance requests and attend breakdowns in a timely manner. * Identify defects and report any issues requiring specialist attention. * Assist with general building services and facilities maintenance. * Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers to support the wider engineering team. * Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete job sheets. * Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant health & safety procedures. * Maintain a clean, safe and professional working environment. * Liaise with the Facilities Management team and building occupants where required. About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a commercial facilities management or building services environment and have a strong understanding of general building fabric maintenance. You should be practical, reliable and confident working independently, while also being able to work effectively as part of a wider engineering team. Requirements * Previous experience in Facilities Management, Building Services or a similar environment. * Strong fabric/building maintenance background. * Good practical problem-solving skills. * Ability to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance. * Good communication and customer service skills. * Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements. * Full UK driving licence desirable. What's on Offer * Competitive salary based on experience. * Monday–Friday working week. * Alternating split shifts: 6:00am–3:00pm / 1:00pm–10:00pm. * Stable, long-term opportunity within a professional Building Services environment. * Overtime opportunities may be available. * Training and development opportunities. If you're an experienced Fabric Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a professional Building Services environment, we'd like to hear from you
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