Fabric Engineer
HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD
Knightsbridge, Central London
£38,000 – £42,000 per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fabric Engineer to join a leading facilities management company, working on a prestigious, high-end commercial property in the heart of Knightsbridge.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Fabric Engineer to work within a professional, high-spec environment, alongside an established M&E team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the building fabric to a consistently high standard, ensuring the site remains safe, functional and aesthetically exceptional.
This is a static, Monday–Friday position with a fixed working pattern and excellent opportunities for long-term progression.
Duties:
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks and routine fabric inspections across the property.
- Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests, diagnosing and resolving building fabric issues efficiently.
- Complete a wide range of general fabric works, including:
- Carpentry repairs to doors, hinges, locks, skirting, architraves and fixtures.
- Patch plastering and plasterboard repairs.
- High-quality painting and decorating.
- Basic plumbing, including unblocking, tap replacements and minor leak repairs.
- Minor electrical fabric support, including lamp changes and replacement of socket faceplates.
- Carry out fire door inspections, adjustments and minor repairs in line with site requirements and compliance standards.
- Undertake minor tiling, flooring repairs, sealant works, gap filling and general aesthetic maintenance.
- Replace damaged ceiling tiles and investigate minor leaks within suspended ceiling systems.
- Conduct daily site walks and identify defects or areas requiring attention.
- Maintain accurate site logbooks and maintenance records.
- Liaise professionally with contractors, clients and site personnel.
- Support the wider M&E maintenance team when required.
- Maintain the high presentation standards expected within a premium commercial property.
- Proven experience working as a Fabric Engineer, Fabric Technician, Maintenance Engineer or Building Fabric Technician within a commercial environment.
- Strong practical knowledge across general building fabric disciplines, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering and decorating.
- Experience carrying out reactive and planned maintenance.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and respond effectively to maintenance requests.
- Good understanding of fire doors and general building compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Professional approach with strong attention to detail, particularly important when working within a high-end commercial environment.
- £38,000 – £42,000 per annum
- Monday – Friday, fixed working pattern
- Static position in a prestigious Knightsbridge commercial property
- 25 days annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Overtime opportunities available
- Excellent internal progression opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a high-spec, premium commercial environment
- Supportive and established M&E facilities team
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.