We are seeking a Fabric Technician to complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric maintenance tasks safely, accurately and within agreed priorities.
The successful candidate will diagnose faults effectively, maintain accurate records, and ensure assets are left safe, operational and correctly recorded following attendance.
Job Description
We are looking for a customer-focused professional with practical experience in commercial building fabric repairs, minor works and planned maintenance.
You will demonstrate strong communication skills, maintain high standards of housekeeping, and work within approved safety procedures and controls at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete planned and reactive fabric maintenance tasks across building assets.
- Carry out repairs to doors, ironmongery, partitions, ceilings, flooring, finishes and minor external building elements.
- Undertake minor carpentry, patch repairs, making good, basic plumbing support and general building maintenance within your competence.
- Inspect building fabric and identify deterioration, water ingress, damage or safety defects.
- Diagnose faults accurately and elevate residual risks or specialist requirements in a timely manner.
- Maintain safe access routes, fixtures and work areas, ensuring locations are left clean, secure and serviceable.
- Follow approved risk assessments, method statements, permits, isolation procedures and COSHH controls.
- Maintain accurate work reports, asset records, test results, parts usage and follow-on actions within designated systems.
- Support contractor control activities by checking competence, monitoring work quality and reporting non-conformance.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Practical experience of commercial building fabric repairs, minor works and planned maintenance.
- Competence in the safe use of hand tools and portable power tools.
- Working knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, COSHH and permit controls.
- Ability to recognise the limits of own competence and upscale specialist electrical, gas, pressure-system or structural work.
- Strong customer-focused communication skills.
- Excellent housekeeping standards and accurate record-keeping.
- Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade, building maintenance, plumbing, mechanical services or a comparable discipline, or demonstrable time-served multi-trade experience.
- IPAF and/or PASMA certification.
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
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ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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Fabric Technician in Skelmersdale employer: ISS UK Limited
At ISS - Livv Workplace, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture that values every team member's contribution. Located in the dynamic Canary Wharf, our flagship workspace is not just a place to work but a hub for creativity and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
