Fabric Engineer

Fabric Engineer

Glasgow

£31,000

Brief

Fabric Engineer needed for a large well known Facilities Management organisation based in Glasgow who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Fabric Engineer.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of fabric maintenance and minor works, including statutory fire door inspections, reactive repairs, smoke and intumescent strip replacement, plaster repairs, painting, lock repairs, and other related tasks within your scope of expertise.

The successful candidate must have completed a recognised Joinery apprenticeship along with also having previous experience in building fabric maintenance or similar role.

Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 - £31,000 per annum
• 24 day's holiday
• Variable annual bonus based 5-15%
• Pension Plan
• Career Progression

What the role entails:

Some of the main duties of the Fabric Engineer will include:

• Conduct statutory fire door inspections and perform reactive repairs such as strip replacements, plastering, painting, and lock repairs.
• Maintain accurate records and complete all electronic and paper-based work reports and task assessments.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment responsibly, performing daily safety inspections.
• Work to Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM) and other statutory compliance standards.
• Participate actively in planned maintenance schemes and respond promptly to unplanned events to meet SLA and minimize service disruptions.
• Produce method statements and risk assessments to support permit-to-work processes.
• Work overtime as needed to complete installations, improvements, maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Liaise professionally with Facilities Team Leaders, NHS clients, and contractors to coordinate work and supply requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of tools, workshops, storage, and equipment areas.
• Take part in an on-call rota for 24/7 emergency coverage.

What experience you need to be the successful Fabric Engineer:

• Completed recognised Joinery apprenticeship.
• Previous experience in building fabric maintenance or similar role.
• Hospital maintenance experience desirable but not essential.
• Competence in working with building service systems relevant to the role.
• Good technical knowledge to identify and mitigate hazards related to the work.
• Familiarity with relevant tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Desirable but not essential: knowledge of Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM), Permit to Work procedures, SHTM 06-01, BSRIA standards, L8, Pressure Systems Regulations 2000, etc.
• This role includes a Disclosure Scotland PVG check therefore ability to pass is essential.

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Fabric Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!

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