Fabric Operative
FabT123_1767699879 Posted: 06/01/2026
I am working with a client who have an exciting opportunity for a Fabric Operative to join their facilities team at one of the hospitals in Oxford.
This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
The role:
1. Reporting to the Operations Manager
2. To apply trade skills and experience to ensure the satisfactory completion of allocated maintenance, breakdown repairs, installation, new and refurbishment works.
3. Undertake or oversee all fabric works and elements of statutory compliance
4. Carry out all fabric duties such as carpentry, painting & decorating, replacing ceiling tiles and laying carpet tiles
5. To undertake PPM and reactive works to ensure that all jobs are completed
6. To immediately report any potentially dangerous situations
7. To order materials and services using ordering system and to update records and job sheets to certify satisfactory delivery/completion
8. Carry out and record all required compliance checks such as Water Hygiene checks in accordance with ACOP L8 and Fire Door checks in accordance with BM TRADA and others
9. To oversee specialist sub-contractors by escorting round the building and monitoring work
10. Working 40 hours per week, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
What we need from you:
11. Must hold a Fabric or Carpentry qualification to minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and be able to carry out general fabric repairs (doors and panels)
12. Will possess varied fabric skills, including fire doors checks/repairs, door panels/fire stopping repairs and shower accessory replacements
13. Experience working in a healthcare environment is desirable
14. Essential to have an understanding of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work
15. Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
16. Good understanding of Health & Safety
17. Understanding of the Maximo CAFM system is desirable
18. Able to work on own initiative as well as within a team; proactive, flexible, can-do attitude