Fabric Engineer - Reed : Job Details

?? Location: Central London (Waterloo area)?? Department: Estates & Facilities – Engineering?? Salary: £34,179 – £37,546 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)?? Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours/week)?? Closing Date: 03 August 2025

Join one of the UK’s most respected higher education institutions, renowned for its vibrant campus life, commitment to excellence, and impactful research. The Estates & Facilities team plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for thousands of students, staff, and visitors.

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Fabric Technician to support the maintenance and enhancement of our estate. This role is ideal for someone with a strong carpentry background who thrives in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality reactive and planned fabric maintenance
• Conducting fire door inspections and other PPMs
• Collaborating with contractors and in-house engineers
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Maintaining accurate records via our CAFM system

This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly contribute to the smooth operation of a major London campus.

• �? Generous annual leave
• ?? Professional development opportunities
• ??? Tools and training to support your success
• �? Excellent pension scheme
• ?? A supportive, team-oriented environment
• ?? Participation in a 24-hour on-call rota (with additional compensation)

Essential:

• Carpentry qualification and proven experience in fabric maintenance
• Strong knowledge of building services and maintenance practices
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Confident using digital tools (iPad, CAFM systems, Microsoft Office)
• A team player with a flexible, problem-solving mindset

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• City & Guilds/apprenticeship in a relevant trade
• First Aid qualification