Fabric Technician in Ipswich, Suffolk

Fabric Technician

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

About the Role

We're recruiting for a Fabric Technician to join a small on-site maintenance team at a college in Ipswich.

This is a permanent, site-based role offering a varied workload, covering general building maintenance, basic carpentry and plumbing, along with building services maintenance tasks.

You'll work as part of a team of three, helping to keep the college buildings safe, functional and well maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general fabric maintenance and handyperson duties.
• Complete basic carpentry repairs and minor plumbing tasks.
• Change filters on air handling units (AHUs).
• Undertake Legionella-related testing and water temperature checks.
• Assist with general building services maintenance as required.
• Support the on-site team with day-to-day maintenance requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in fabric maintenance, handyperson work or general building maintenance.
• Practical skills in basic carpentry and plumbing.
• Experience carrying out general building repairs.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to work independently when required.
• Ability to work well as part of a small maintenance team.

Package & Benefits

• Salary of up to £30,000 per annum.
• Permanent position.
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Standard pension.
• Limited overtime available.
• Call-out rota of one week in two, with a £100 standby payment.
• Call-outs are reportedly very rare.

Why Join?

This is a good opportunity for someone looking for a permanent maintenance role at a single site, with a regular Monday-to-Friday working pattern and a varied range of practical maintenance duties.

Apply

If you have experience in fabric maintenance, general building repairs or handyperson duties and are looking for your next opportunity in Ipswich, apply today or get in touch to find out more.