Fabric Engineer

Job Title: Fabric Engineer
Department: Building Services / Facilities Management
Location: NW1
Reporting To: Contracts Manager

Job Purpose

To carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and general fabric maintenance across commercial, residential, or public-sector buildings. The role focuses on maintaining the building fabric, including painting and decorating, carpentry works, doors, locks, and general repairs, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Building Fabric Maintenance

• Carry out inspections and repairs to building fabric elements.
• Perform minor masonry, tiling, plastering, and patch repair works.
• Repair walls, ceilings, floors, and other internal and external building finishes.
• Maintain the overall appearance and condition of properties.

Painting & Decorating

• Prepare surfaces including sanding, filling, and priming.
• Carry out internal and external painting and decorating works.
• Repair damaged paintwork and ensure high-quality finishes.
• Apply specialist coatings where required.

Carpentry & Joinery

• Repair, adjust, and replace timber fixtures and fittings.
• Carry out minor carpentry works including skirting boards, shelving, kitchen units, and partitions.
• Install and repair door frames, architraves, and other joinery items.
• Maintain and repair furniture and internal fittings.

Doors, Locks & Ironmongery

• Repair and adjust fire doors to maintain compliance.
• Replace door closers, hinges, handles, and associated ironmongery.
• Diagnose and repair door alignment issues.
• Install, maintain, and replace locks, cylinders, and locking mechanisms.
• Carry out lock changes and key management tasks as required.

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

• Complete scheduled PPM tasks in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests.
• Accurately record completed work using CAFM or maintenance management systems.
• Identify and report any additional works or health and safety concerns.

Health & Safety

• Comply with all company health and safety policies.
• Ensure work areas are left clean and safe.
• Use PPE and equipment correctly.
• Complete risk assessments and permits to work when required.
• Ensure statutory compliance, particularly regarding fire doors and building safety.