Fabric Engineer

Fabric Engineer – Client Direct - Critical Site – Essex – £34,000 + Bonus

CBW Staffing Solutions is currently recruiting for a Fabric Engineer to join a client-direct facilities team based at a unique and highly specialised site in Essex.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated maintenance team that keeps critical building systems running smoothly in a secure, technologically advanced environment.

This role offers far more than a standard maintenance position.

You will be working within a well-managed estate supporting key operations, using modern facilities and equipment while maintaining the highest standards across the site.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in fabric and general building maintenance within a commercial environment.

In return, the company is offering a competitive salary of £34,000, a 10% bonus, excellent benefits and strong long-term career opportunities.

Hours of Work:

• Monday to Friday
• 08:00 am – 16:00 pm (flexible – can also work 07:00 am – 15:00 pm)
• 1 in 6 Call-Out (after site familiarisation)

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric maintenance tasks via the site ticketing system.
• Conduct daily and periodic building inspections, identifying and scheduling reactive works where required.
• Respond to building fabric issues promptly to ensure safe site operations and minimise disruption.
• Carry out routine maintenance and periodic condition assessments to maintain high-quality finishes across the site.
• Support specialist contractors during maintenance works, surveys and inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure tasks are updated through the CAFM/ticketing system.
• Promote a proactive approach to maintenance and suggest improvements or innovations to management.
• Participate in incident management and recovery exercises when required.
• Follow all risk assessments, safe systems of work and health & safety procedures.
• Work closely with the wider facilities team to ensure the smooth running of the site.

• Base Salary: £33,000
• Additional Payment: £1,000 (role does not include working from home)
• 10% Annual Bonus
• Benefits Allowance: £2,640 (can be taken as a cash alternative to pension)
• Overtime available at double time on weekdays and weekends

• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• On-site parking
• Non-contributory career average pension scheme (guaranteed income for life)
• Private health insurance
• Dental insurance (Level 1)
• Life assurance (4x pensionable salary)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Access to a wide range of voluntary employee benefits

• Proven experience within fabric/building maintenance
• Experience working within commercial or critical building environments
• Strong understanding of building fabric repairs and general maintenance tasks
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work safely and independently within a facility's environment