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Fabric engineer

Reading (Berkshire)
ISS
Fabric engineer
€35,000 a year
Posted: 31 March
Offer description

We are seeking a proactive and versatile Fabric Engineer to deliver a high standard of low-level planned and reactive maintenance across a flagship corporate office environment.

This role is central to ensuring the building remains safe, functional, and well-maintained, supporting the wider Engineering Team with a variety of fabric-related tasks.

We are looking for someone who is confident turning their hand to a wide range of duties, from DIY‑style tasks through to minor repairs, troubleshooting on different systems, and supporting specialist engineers.

Respond promptly and effectively to all fabric‑related helpdesk requests.


Responsibilities

* Inspect and repair building fabric elements including floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, fixtures, and general hardware (hinges, door closers, fittings).
* Maintain and repair free‑standing and fitted furniture, including minor adjustments and basic joinery tasks.
* Carry out general DIY, semi‑skilled maintenance, painting, decorating, and small redecorating works.
* Inspect and clear drainage gullies and complete other low‑level fabric upkeep tasks as required.
* Make safe systems across Electrical, HVAC and Gas disciplines prior to specialist engineer attendance.
* Support other engineering team members and manage subcontractors completing specialist or planned works.
* Conduct fabric surveys, produce reports and material lists, and complete any reasonable ad‑hoc duties requested by the client.


Qualifications

* Experience working in a Facilities Management or Building Services environment.
* Comfortable carrying out a wide variety of tasks and supporting client requests.
* Experience working within a corporate or commercial building is beneficial.
* Good understanding of building fabric systems and basic maintenance practices.
* Willingness to triage issues across electrical, mechanical, and gas systems.
* No formal qualifications required – proven experience is key.


Diversity and Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident employer. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

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