Job Description
Job Specification: Fabric Technician (Facilities Management)Our organization is seeking a dedicated and skilled Fabric Technician to join our Facilities Management (FM) segment. Based in Derbyshire, you will work alongside a team of specialized technicians to provide a comprehensive service delivery plan for our client.Role Overview
* Location: Derbyshire Police Headquarters
* Salary: 35K per annum
* Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
* Contract Type: Permanent
* On-Call: Participation in an on-call rota is required (retention fee provided)
* Security Clearance: This position requires successful Police Vetting prior to commencement.
Your MissionAs a Building Technician, you will hold full responsibility for the building fabric status of the site. Your role involves executing both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks to ensure a safe, functional, and high-quality environment.Key Responsibilities:
* Fabric Maintenance: Perform ceiling repairs, painting, skirting and facing replacements, door servicing, and refurbishment of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E).
* Fault Finding: Utilize extensive experience to diagnose building faults, specifically identifying failures in cladding and interface junctions between fabric elements.
* Compliance & Safety: Carry out water hygiene testing (Training provided).
* Conduct fire door inspections (Training provided).
* Ensure the operation of heating plants, fire alarm systems, and lighting.
* Asset Management: Identify necessary spare parts, order through appropriate channels, and monitor stock levels.
* Subcontractor Liaison: Supervise subcontractors, ensuring adherence to Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS).
* Site Security & Grounds: Secure building elements (windows, doors, gates), conduct perimeter checks, and perform reactive landscape maintenance, including litter picking.
* Administrative Support: Read and interpret as-built drawings, schedules, and contract specifications. Provide utility meter readings and undertake porterage or general support duties as requested.
Who Are We Looking For?Essential Criteria:
* Qualifications: Recognised trade qualification in Joinery or equivalent time-served experience.
* Technical Skills: Ability to diagnose complex building fabric issues and perform high-quality repairs.
* Compliance: Training in or experience with General Health & Safety Regulations.
* Attributes: Self-motivated, reliable, and able to identify defects proactively without constant direction.
* Licensing: Must hold a Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Criteria:
* Familiarity with Fire Door maintenance and regulations.
* Basic experience in plumbing, mechanical, or electrical works.
* Strong communication and organizational skills.
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience.
* Growth: A challenging environment in a forward-thinking organization that supports personal development and further training.
* Inclusive Culture: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit talent regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.