Fabric Engineer

Job Description

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Job Title: Fabric Engineer
Salary: £35,000 £40,000 per annum
Location: Basildon, Essex
Job Type: Technical / Engineering
Working Hours: Monday Friday (Earlies & Late)

Job Summary

If you have a strong background in building fabric maintenance and general building repairs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Fabric Engineer to join their engineering team in Basildon, Essex.

You'll play a key role in maintaining the fabric of a large commercial site, carrying out both planned preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure the building remains safe, compliant, and presented to a high standard.

Working within a fast-paced maintenance environment, you'll be responsible for a wide variety of building fabric repairs, supporting the smooth operation of the site while delivering high-quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive building fabric repairs

Complete general carpentry, painting and decorating, patch plastering, and minor brickwork repairs

Repair doors, locks, hinges, door closers, ceilings, partitions, flooring, and windows

Carry out minor plumbing repairs, including replacing taps, toilets, pipework, and sanitary fittings

Perform basic mechanical maintenance and assist engineering teams where required

Complete minor installation and refurbishment works across the site

Diagnose defects and carry out repairs to internal and external building fabric

Maintain accurate maintenance records using the site's maintenance management system (CMMS)

Liaise with contractors and colleagues to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently

Ensure all work complies with health & safety procedures and company policies

Requirements

Previous experience as a Fabric Engineer, Building Maintenance Engineer, Handyperson, or Multi-Skilled Engineer

Experience carrying out carpentry, painting, decorating, plumbing, and general building fabric maintenance

Good understanding of commercial building maintenance and facilities management

Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload

Full right to work in the UK

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £35,000 £40,000 per annum

Monday to Friday rotating shift pattern

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established facilities maintenance team

Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

Stable, long-term position with a reputable employer

If you live in and around Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Rayleigh, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Stanford-le-Hope, Grays, Southend-on-Sea, Romford, or the surrounding areas, this could be the role for you.

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