Fabric Maintenance Technician

Join a team that values excellence and invests in your professional growth while maintaining a prestigious shopping destination.

• Location – Festival Place
• Salary - £35,000 - £40,000 pa (depending on experience)
• Hours – 40pw, working 5 days out of 7 shift work

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality building fabric and maintenance service within a Festival Place. The role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and emergency repairs, statutory compliance checks, and general building maintenance activities to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

Building Fabric & Maintenance

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on building fabric and associated systems
• Undertake reactive and emergency repair works for building fabric and mechanical services
• Complete general building repairs to a high standard
• Repair and replace door locks, ironmongery, and associated fixtures
• Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance to sinks, toilets, and sanitary facilities
• Maintain a professional standard of workmanship consistent with a high-status environment

Water Hygiene (L8 Compliance)

• Conduct water temperature testing in accordance with L8 requirements
• Perform hot and cold water flushing regimes
• Descale taps and shower heads as required
• Carry out cold water storage tank inspections
• Maintain accurate records of all water hygiene activities

Compliance & Safety Inspections

• Perform routine fire extinguisher inspections
• Conduct fire door inspections and report any defects
• Complete pallet truck inspections
• Record and monitor building services meter readings, including water meters
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and statutory requirements

Contractor & Team Support

• Provide escort duties for external contractors working on site
• Assist with the identification, sourcing, and procurement of materials and equipment
• Support Shift Technicians and other maintenance personnel as required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure efficient service delivery

Health, Safety & Quality

• Work safely at height using ladders, mobile access equipment, and other approved access systems
• Demonstrate awareness of COSHH regulations and ensure compliance at all times
• Understand and follow Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, and method statements
• Comply with recognised maintenance procedures, company systems, and quality standards
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment at all times
• Deliver excellent customer service and consistently achieve high standards of workmanship

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience within a building fabric or facilities maintenance environment
• Ability to carry out a range of maintenance and repair activities across multiple trades
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Good communication and customer service skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Carpentry NVQ or City & Guilds qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Water Hygiene / Legionella (L8) awareness or experience
• Working at Height certification
• Relevant facilities maintenance or building services qualifications

Working Conditions

• Ability to work at height and use access equipment safely
• Requirement to respond to reactive and emergency maintenance situations

Benefits

We understand that our people are our business and we want our colleagues to feel special. So, on top of the usual things you'd expect from a business like ours, we also reward you with:

• Pension scheme (eligibility rules apply)
• Training and development opportunities including NVQs, Diplomas, English speaking and writing support and more
• Access to 'Retail Trust' who provide 24/7 FREE health and wellbeing advice, financial support such as hardship grants, retail discounts via 'Happi' and more
• HSF - Health Care and Benefits scheme including money towards dental, optical, prescription & medical costs
• Reward and Recognition Awards
• Paid volunteering days
• Access to 'Perkbox' offering discounted gym memberships and high street discounts
• Cycle to work Scheme
• £200 Refer a Friend Scheme
• Death in service
• Personal accident at work cover

Think that this position is right for you? Then we'd love to hear from you. Click the 'Apply Now' button, send us your CV and we'll consider you for the first round of interviews.

INDMP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person