Mobile Fabric Engineer / Joiner - Facilities Management
Role Overview
The Mobile Fabric/Joiner Engineer will deliver a wide range of building fabric maintenance, repairs, and minor installation works across multiple client sites. This role suits a versatile tradesperson with strong carpentry/joinery skills and a solid understanding of general building maintenance. The position requires regular travel, independent working, and a customer‑focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive fabric maintenance, including doors, locks, ironmongery, skirting, flooring, and general carpentry.
* Complete minor joinery works, such as fitting shelves, building small structures, repairing furniture, and installing fixtures.
* Undertake general building repairs, including basic plumbing, patch plastering, painting, tiling, and minor masonry.
* Respond to urgent maintenance requests, ensuring safe and timely resolution.
* Conduct site inspections to identify defects, safety issues, and opportunities for improvement.
* Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and company procedures.
* Maintain accurate job records using digital systems and provide clear updates to clients and supervisors.
* Support small project works and refurbishments as required.
* Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment to a professional standard.
* Represent the company positively when interacting with clients and site users.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Time‑served Joiner/Carpenter or NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
* Proven experience in a facilities management, building maintenance, or multi‑trade role.
* Strong carpentry skills with the ability to deliver high‑quality workmanship.
* Competence in general building fabric tasks (painting, basic plumbing, patch repairs).
* Full UK driving licence.
* Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
Desirable Skills
* Experience in commercial environments (retail, healthcare, offices, education).
* Knowledge of fire door installation/maintenance.
* Basic electrical awareness (e.g., safe isolation).
* PASMA, IPAF, or other access equipment certifications.
* Understanding of building compliance and statutory maintenance.
Key Competencies
* Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset.
* Excellent communication and customer‑facing ability.
* High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
* Professional, reliable, and adaptable.
Working Conditions
* Mobile role covering a defined region (to be specified).
* Company van, fuel card, uniform, tools, and PPE provided.
* Standard working hours with potential overtime and call‑out duties.
* Work may involve heights, confined spaces, and outdoor environments.
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Overtime and call‑out payments.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme.
* Training and development opportunities.
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