Fabric Engineer

CV-LibraryBasildon, EssexpermanentPosted: 20 August 2026
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Facilities Fabric Engineer

Location: Basildon
Salary: £40,000
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, split shift
Shift Pattern: Week 1: 6:00am–3:00pm | Week 2: 1:00pm–10:00pm

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Facilities Fabric Engineer to join a professional Building Services team based in Basildon.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive fabric maintenance across a commercial building environment, ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard and issues are resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the building.

* Undertake general fabric and building maintenance works.

* Carry out repairs to doors, locks, ironmongery, walls, ceilings, flooring and other building fabric.

* Complete basic plumbing and carpentry repairs where required.

* Respond to maintenance requests and attend breakdowns in a timely manner.

* Identify defects and report any issues requiring specialist attention.

* Assist with general building services and facilities maintenance.

* Work alongside electrical and mechanical engineers to support the wider engineering team.

* Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete job sheets.

* Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant health & safety procedures.

* Maintain a clean, safe and professional working environment.

* Liaise with the Facilities Management team and building occupants where required.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a commercial facilities management or building services environment and have a strong understanding of general building fabric maintenance.

You should be practical, reliable and confident working independently, while also being able to work effectively as part of a wider engineering team.

Requirements

* Previous experience in Facilities Management, Building Services or a similar environment.

* Strong fabric/building maintenance background.

* Good practical problem-solving skills.

* Ability to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance.

* Good communication and customer service skills.

* Strong understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

* Full UK driving licence desirable.

What's on Offer

* Competitive salary based on experience.

* Monday–Friday working week.

* Alternating split shifts: 6:00am–3:00pm / 1:00pm–10:00pm.

* Stable, long-term opportunity within a professional Building Services environment.

* Overtime opportunities may be available.

* Training and development opportunities.

If you're an experienced Fabric Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a professional Building Services environment, we'd like to hear from you

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