Thermatic Technical FM is seeking a skilled and reliable Static Fabric Engineer to support the delivery of planned and reactive building maintenance within a busy hospital environment. Working as part of the on-site maintenance team, the successful candidate will undertake a wide range of fabric repairs, maintenance activities, and basic plumbing works to ensure the hospital estate remains safe, compliant, and operational.
The role requires a practical, customer-focused individual who can work independently, manage multiple tasks, and deliver high-quality workmanship within a healthcare setting where disruption to patients, staff, and visitors must be kept to a minimum.
The Benefits:
- 33 days holiday (inc bank holidays) + a day off on your Birthday
- Auto-enrolment Pension - 9% combined contributions
- Death in Service Insurance @ 4 X salary
- Extensive Healthcare & Wellbeing provisions including:
- Private Medical Insurance - excess paid
- Dental & Optical cash back scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to virtual GP support
- Health discounts
- Access to annual health screening
- Enhanced Family Leave policies
- Company events
- Referral bonus
- Long Service Awards & Loyalty Holidays
Hours & Location of Work:
Main location - this is a static role based in Central London - W1G
Regular hours of work - Monday to Friday,, 40 hour working week.
Working Environment
This is a static-site role based within a busy hospital environment. The position involves working in clinical and non-clinical areas including wards, departments, offices, plant rooms, service corridors, and public spaces. Engineers must maintain professional standards at all times and work in accordance with site-specific health and safety, infection control, permit-to-work, and operational procedures.
The successful candidate must be capable of working safely within a fast-paced healthcare environment while providing a responsive and professional maintenance service that supports patient care and hospital operations.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:
- Recognised trade qualification in a relevant discipline such as:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Building Maintenance Operations.
- City & Guilds equivalent trade qualification.
- Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant building trade.
- Previous experience working as a Fabric Engineer, Building Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Trade Operative, Handyperson, or similar maintenance role.
- Ability to undertake a broad range of building fabric maintenance and repair tasks within occupied premises.
- Experience carrying out decorating, plaster patching, wall and ceiling repairs, tiling, and general making-good works.
- Experience carrying out basic plumbing repairs, including taps, toilets, sanitaryware, drainage, and minor pipework repairs.
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to reactive maintenance requirements.
- Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider on-site maintenance team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Experience working within commercial, healthcare, educational, public sector, or similar operational environments.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a hospital, healthcare, NHS, or critical environment.
- Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and compliance requirements.
- PASMA, IPAF, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, or Working at Height training.
- Experience using CAFM or computerised maintenance management systems.
- Understanding of healthcare estates maintenance requirements and working in occupied clinical areas.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertaking all aspects of air conditioning and refrigeration installation, commission, and maintenance including the service and repair of VRVs, VRFs, Splits, and Chillers
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance in accordance with Thermatic’s PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and task schedules as directed by the Help Desk and/or management team
- Providing accurate timesheet information to designated timeframes
- Carrying out basic facilities maintenance tasks as required
- Supporting team members including acting as second-man where required
- Attending team meetings or briefings as required
- Supporting contract teams with meeting SLAs by attending client premises within the desired timeframe
- Supporting Thermatic with maintaining positive client relationships through on-site interactions with representative and customers of our clients
- Assisting office-based staff with producing quotations by providing accurate and good quality information where extra works are identified
- Producing technical and situational reports as required
- Escalating any major site issues or incidents via the appropriate channel and within acceptable timeframes
- Supporting the training and upskilling of junior service engineers
Static Fabric Engineer employer: Thermatic Group
At Thermatic Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. With competitive benefits such as extensive healthcare provisions, generous holiday allowances, and opportunities for professional growth through training and development, we ensure our employees thrive both personally and professionally. Located in Salford or Deeside, our teams enjoy a collaborative environment where innovation and safety are at the forefront of our operations, making us a leading choice for those seeking meaningful employment in the drainage industry.
