Fabric Engineer
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
£40,000 to £49,999
£40000 per annum, Benefits: £37,000 + Career Progression + Holiday + Pension
East Midlands
Hatfield Hyde
JO-2208-252109
18-02-2026 05:05 PM
2026-03-20
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Fabric Engineer to join their team at a high-profile commercial site in Hertfordshire. This is a hands-on, varied role offering the opportunity to work in a professional environment, with career progression, ongoing training, and upskilling within a growing sector.
Overtime opportunities available
Clear progression pathway
Generous holiday allowance
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Participation in the on-call rota as required
Key Responsibilities
Conduct visual inspections across plant rooms and communal areas
Carry out painting, decorating, tiling, carpentry, grouting, and plastering works
Undertake basic plumbing and drainage duties, including system flushing
Replace and maintain lighting, including testing emergency lighting
Test fire alarms and fire doors in line with compliance requirements
Perform minor electrical works as required
Repair and maintain building fixtures, including doors, handles, locks, and windows
Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in line with site requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
City & Guilds 18th Edition certification
Proven experience in a fabric maintenance or building services role
Strong understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Ability to fault-find single- and three-phase control and distribution circuits
Familiarity with lighting systems, motors, UPS, emergency generation, and HVAC plant
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
City & Guilds or BTEC in Electrical Engineering
Experience with Computacenter head office systems
Certification for access equipment (IPAF, PASMA)
Additional specialist or technical training
Health & Safety qualifications
Key Success Factors
Effective operation and maintenance of building services equipment
Proactive identification and resolution of defects
Minimising downtime across critical services
Strict adherence to statutory, compliance, and health & safety standards
This role offers the chance to broaden your skill set and develop your career within a supportive, professional team, working in a prestigious commercial environment.
Our client is seeking an experienced Fabric Engineer to join their team at a high-profile commercial site in Hertfordshire. This is a hands-on, varied role offering the opportunity to work in a professional environment, with career progression, ongoing training, and upskilling within a growing sector.
Overtime opportunities available
Clear progression pathway
Generous holiday allowance
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Participation in the on-call rota as required
Key Responsibilities
Conduct visual inspections across plant rooms and communal areas
Carry out painting, decorating, tiling, carpentry, grouting, and plastering works
Undertake basic plumbing and drainage duties, including system flushing
Replace and maintain lighting, including testing emergency lighting
Test fire alarms and fire doors in line with compliance requirements
Perform minor electrical works as required
Repair and maintain building fixtures, including doors, handles, locks, and windows
Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in line with site requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
City & Guilds 18th Edition certification
Proven experience in a fabric maintenance or building services role
Strong understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Ability to fault-find single- and three-phase control and distribution circuits
Familiarity with lighting systems, motors, UPS, emergency generation, and HVAC plant
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
City & Guilds or BTEC in Electrical Engineering
Experience with Computacenter head office systems
Certification for access equipment (IPAF, PASMA)
Additional specialist or technical training
Health & Safety qualifications
Key Success Factors
Effective operation and maintenance of building services equipment
Proactive identification and resolution of defects
Minimising downtime across critical services
Strict adherence to statutory, compliance, and health & safety standards
This role offers the chance to broaden your skill set and develop your career within a supportive, professional team, working in a prestigious commercial environment.
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