Fabric Technician
Location: Lutterworth, Leicester
Company: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. As part of CBRE-the world's largest real estate services firm, operating in over 48 countries with 70,000+ employees-we deliver world-class workplace solutions for our clients.
We're now looking for a Fabric Technician to join our team at a client site in Lutterworth, Leicester.
The Role
As a Fabric Technician, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality fabric maintenance across the site, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed service levels.
You'll work on a mix of reactive and planned maintenance tasks, liaising with clients and colleagues to keep the workplace operating at its best.
Key Responsibilities
Complete reactive maintenance tasks in line with agreed SLAs
Carry out planned preventative maintenance within set timescales
Undertake fabric maintenance, including floors, doors, ceilings, and wall coverings
Perform basic plumbing and carpentry works
Complete point-of-work risk assessments and follow all H&S requirements
Use a PDA/mobile device to log works, updates, and communications
Support minor project works as required
Liaise professionally with client representatives
Induct, permit, monitor, and chaperone subcontractors when necessary
Ensure all work is completed safely and to CBRE standards
Provide on-call cover on a rota basis (approximately 1 week in every 4)
What We're Looking For
Proven experience in fabric maintenance
Experience working in a heavy industrial or similar environment
City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in carpentry and/or plumbing
Full UK driving licence
Good IT skills and confidence using mobile/PDA systems
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions
Knowledge of health & safety procedures, including COSHH, working at height, and risk assessments
Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to manage workloads independently
Why Join CBRE?
Work for a global, market-leading organisation
Stable, long-term opportunities within an established contract
Professional, safety-led working environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities