Fabric Technician

Fabric Engineer – Derby

£33,000: Competitive | Permanent Position

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Building Technician / Fabric Engineer to join a busy Facilities Management team, providing high-quality maintenance support within a large commercial environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson with strong building fabric experience who enjoys a varied role covering planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks

Complete building fabric repairs including ceilings, walls, painting, skirting, doors and general refurbishment works

Fault finding and diagnosing issues across the building fabric

Carry out inspections and identify defects before they become larger issues

Service and repair doors, fixtures, fittings and general building elements

Support fire door inspections and water hygiene checks (training provided)

Assist with minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks

Liaise with contractors and ensure works are completed safely and to a high standard

Maintain accurate records, stock levels and maintenance documentation

Support general site operations and health & safety requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

Time-served tradesperson with a recognised trade background (joinery/carpentry preferred)

Previous experience within commercial building maintenance or facilities management

Strong building fault-finding skills and ability to work independently

Good understanding of health & safety procedures

Reliable, self-motivated and able to use initiative

Full UK driving licence

Good communication and organisational skills

Experience with fire doors, basic plumbing, electrical systems and general building services would be advantageous.

If you are a skilled Building Technician looking for a stable role with a varied workload and the opportunity to work within a professional FM environment, we would like to hear from you