Mobile Multi Trades Building Fabric Engineer
Construction Jobs ⫽ Multi Skilled Operative
Chatham, Kent
£34-36k per year
Salary Benefits
Overtime OTE £40k
Permanent, Full time
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Job description
Are you a Multi-Trades Maintenance or Building Fabric Engineer looking for a new mobile role covering the Rochester (ME) area?
You will be working as part of an established team of maintenance engineers, supporting a portfolio of retail contracts across the region. This is a hands-on, mobile role requiring a strong fabric maintenance background and a customer-focused approach.
The Role
As a Multi-Trades Building Fabric Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites. You will act as a key representative of the company when dealing with clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
· Deliver reactive and remedial maintenance to a high standard across retail sites
· Use initiative to diagnose and resolve technical issues, including sourcing parts and liaising with manufacturers where required
· Produce detailed and accurate reports of works carried out to keep clients fully informed
· Ensure all tasks are completed within agreed timescales and in line with current regulations and contract specifications
· Maintain accurate records, including operation and maintenance logs and risk control measures
· Use PDAs or electronic devices to log and close jobs
· Liaise closely with the Helpdesk to ensure an efficient response to all maintenance requests
· Work independently or as part of a team, depending on operational requirements
· Carry out point-of-work risk assessments and maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety
· Provide call-out support across all contracts as required
· Maintain a professional and courteous manner when dealing with clients at all times
Skills & Experience Required
· Customer-focused with a practical, problem-solving mindset
· Strong communication skills as a key point of contact for clients and colleagues
· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
· Collaborative approach with a commitment to team success
Essential Requirements
· Relevant trade qualification
· Minimum 3 years' experience in a building maintenance role
· Strong all-round knowledge of building systems, with experience in:
· Carpentry and general fabric works
· Wet trades and minor plumbing
· Tiling and basic groundworks
· Full UK driving licence
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
· FDIS or equivalent fire door qualification
· Fire compartmentation experience
· IOSH Working Safely or CSCS Card
· IT skills, including use of PDAs
· Asbestos Awareness (UKATA)
· CSR / CSCS Health & Safety qualification
For further information about the role or the company, please apply now or contact Gary Cornes for a confidential discussion.