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Job Specification: Mobile Fabric Engineer / Joiner – Facilities Management
Role Overview
The Mobile Fabric/Joiner Engineer will deliver a wide range of building fabric maintenance, repairs, and minor installation works across multiple client sites. This role suits a versatile tradesperson with strong carpentry/joinery skills and a solid understanding of general building maintenance. The position requires regular travel, independent working, and a customer‑focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned and reactive fabric maintenance, including doors, locks, ironmongery, skirting, flooring, and general carpentry.
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Complete minor joinery works, such as fitting shelves, building small structures, repairing furniture, and installing fixtures.
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Undertake general building repairs, including basic plumbing, patch plastering, painting, tiling, and minor masonry.
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Respond to urgent maintenance requests, ensuring safe and timely resolution.
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Conduct site inspections to identify defects, safety issues, and opportunities for improvement.
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Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and company procedures.
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Maintain accurate job records using digital systems and provide clear updates to clients and supervisors.
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Support small project works and refurbishments as required.
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Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment to a professional standard.
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Represent the company positively when interacting with clients and site users.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
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Time‑served Joiner/Carpenter or NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
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Proven experience in a facilities management, building maintenance, or multi‑trade role.
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Strong carpentry skills with the ability to deliver high‑quality workmanship.
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Competence in general building fabric tasks (painting, basic plumbing, patch repairs).
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Full UK driving licence.
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Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
Desirable Skills
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Experience in commercial environments (retail, healthcare, offices, education).
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Knowledge of fire door installation/maintenance.
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Basic electrical awareness (e.g., safe isolation).
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PASMA, IPAF, or other access equipment certifications.
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Understanding of building compliance and statutory maintenance.
Key Competencies
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Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive mindset.
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Excellent communication and customer‑facing ability.
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High attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
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Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively.
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Professional, reliable, and adaptable.
Working Conditions
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Mobile role covering a defined region (to be specified).
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Company van, fuel card, uniform, tools, and PPE provided.
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Standard working hours with potential overtime and call‑out duties.
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Work may involve heights, confined spaces, and outdoor environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Overtime and call‑out payments.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
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