Building Fabric Technician

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Agency on behalf of our client for this permanent position.

Salary: £17.00 per hour £33,360 pa
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Company vehicle, overtime, call-out payments, Private healthcare and more

About the Role

Our client, an established and growing Facilities Management provider, is looking for a skilled and reliable Building Fabric Maintenance Operative to join their team.

This is a mobile role involving planned, reactive and remedial maintenance across a variety of commercial and public-sector sites. You will undertake a broad range of building fabric, joinery, plumbing and general maintenance tasks, helping to ensure buildings and facilities are safe, functional and maintained to a high standard.

If you have a practical, hands-on approach, enjoy variety in your working day and take pride in delivering quality workmanship, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering a competitive package and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive and remedial building maintenance across multiple sites.
• Undertake general building repairs, including brickwork, flooring, roof leaks, gutters, drainage and car park surfacing.
• Complete fabric maintenance tasks, including plastering, painting and decorating, glazing, tiling, signage and internal finishes.
• Carry out joinery repairs, including doors, frames, architraves, panels, locks, handles, windows and decking.
• Undertake basic plumbing and drainage repairs, including leaking taps, washers, sinks, toilets and sanitary units.
• Complete installation and repair works in both internal and external areas.
• Travel between sites to complete allocated tasks within agreed timescales and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Update the CAFM system to maintain accurate records of completed works and outstanding tasks.
• Follow health and safety procedures, company policies and instructions from your line manager.
• Use materials and resources responsibly, promoting sustainable working practices wherever possible.
• Represent the company professionally when dealing with clients, colleagues and site personnel.

About You

We are looking for someone who is practical, adaptable and customer-focused, with experience in building maintenance, shopfitting or a similar multi-skilled maintenance role.

You will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 2 in General Building Operations, Construction Skills, Joinery or a similar qualification.
• A valid, up-to-date CSCS card.
• Previous experience in building fabric maintenance, shopfitting or general property maintenance.
• A broad range of practical maintenance skills across building fabric, joinery and basic plumbing.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently using your own initiative.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with basic IT skills to update maintenance records.
• A flexible and professional approach, with a commitment to customer service, health and safety, and high-quality workmanship.

The Package

• £17.00 per hour
• 37.5-hour standard working week.
• Company work vehicle provided.
• Paid travel time after the first and last 30 minutes of each working day.
• £150 standby payment for participation in the call-out rota.
• Day-to-day travel time paid when attending call-outs.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the normal rate for hours worked above 37.5 per week.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension contributions: 3% employer and 4% employee.
• Private healthcare following successful completion of probation.
• Group life insurance.
• Permanent employment with an established and growing Facilities Management provider.
• Varied work across commercial and public-sector sites, offering a mobile role with plenty of variety.

Interested?

If you are a multi-skilled maintenance operative looking for a permanent mobile role offering varied work, a company vehicle and an attractive benefits package, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.