Fabric Engineer

Fabric Engineer

Salary: £34,000 + overtime and benefits

Hours: 40 per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: Rochester Area

About the Opportunity

A growing facilities management provider is looking for a skilled Fabric Engineer to join their mobile team covering the Rochester/Dartford area. This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality maintenance services to key clients.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver exceptional maintenance services to high-profile clients, ensuring the highest standards of workmanship.

* Solve complex technical problems using your initiative, including sourcing parts and seeking manufacturer support.

* Record detailed write-ups of all work completed to keep clients fully informed.

* Complete all tasks within agreed timescales, complying with regulations and contract specifications.

* Maintain accurate reporting and records, including operation and maintenance logs and control measures.

* Use PDAs or electronic devices to manage and report work.

* Liaise closely with the Helpdesk to ensure efficient job response, either independently or as part of a team.

* Observe strict health and safety practices, carrying out risk assessments for every task.

* Represent the organisation professionally when dealing with clients on-site.

* Respond to out-of-hours call-outs across all contracts as required.

Benefits

* Company van and fuel card for business use.

* Overtime rates: 1.5x weekday evenings, 2x weekends after midday Saturday.

* Mobile phone and tablet provided.

* Uniform and PPE supplied.

* Tools and/or tool allowance.

Essential:

* Relevant trade qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3).

* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in building maintenance, particularly reactive and remedial tasks.

* Broad knowledge of building systems, including carpentry, wet trades, minor plumbing, tiling, and ground works.

* Current full UK driver’s license.

* Customer-focused attitude with practical problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication skills as a key point of contact.

* Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

* Collaborative team approach.

Desirable:

* FDIS or equivalent fire door qualification.

* Fire compartmentation experience.

* IOSH – Working Safely or CSCS card.

* IT proficiency with PDAs.

* Asbestos awareness training (UKATA).

* CSR/CSCS Health & Safety qualification

To be considered for this opportunity, please contact Ellie Benson on (phone number removed)