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.