Carpenter/Fabric Engineer

The Role As a Carpenter (Fabric Technician), you will deliver a high-quality maintenance service across the site, carrying out a range of carpentry and building fabric tasks. Working independently and as part of a wider…

Pay rate £21.50 – £22/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 22 September 2026

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The Role

As a Carpenter (Fabric Technician), you will deliver a high-quality maintenance service across the site, carrying out a range of carpentry and building fabric tasks. Working independently and as part of a wider FM team, you'll be responsible for planned maintenance activities, responding to reactive repairs, and supporting small improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

* Carry out scheduled carpentry and building fabric maintenance tasks.

* Conduct routine compliance and condition inspections, including:

* Fire door inspections

* Fence condition checks

* Plant room visual inspections

* Water pump visual checks

* Weekly fire alarm testing

* Roof and gutter cleaning using SkyVac equipment (training provided where required)

Reactive Maintenance

* Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.

* Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.

* Carry out:

* Door and frame repairs

* Lock replacements

* Fencing repairs

* Minor joinery works

* General building fabric maintenance

Small Works & Projects

* Support the delivery of minor refurbishment and improvement works.

* Undertake:

* Fencing installations

* Timber structure repairs

* Property improvements

* General small project works across the site

What We're Looking For

Essential

* NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry (or equivalent).

* Minimum of 3 years' experience within carpentry, building maintenance, or facilities maintenance.

* Full UK driving licence.

* Strong craftsmanship and attention to detail.

* Experience working independently and within a team environment.

* Comfortable using PDA/mobile devices to manage work orders and job updates.

* A proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering excellent customer service

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