Job Description

Fabric Engineer

?? Wellcome Genome Campus, South Cambridge

?? Wates Property Services

?? Full-time Permanent

Wates Property Services

is looking for an experienced and proactive

Fabric Engineer

to join our on-site team at the renowned

Wellcome Genome Campus

. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performing environment, delivering essential maintenance services across a large, prestigious campus.


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About the Role

As a Resident Fabric Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering a wide range of

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

,

reactive repairs

, and

minor lifecycle works

. You'll ensure the integrity and safety of the site's buildings, plant, and systems, while responding to engineering emergencies as required.


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Key Responsibilities

Carry out multi-skilled fabric maintenance and repairs across the site Use the client's CAFM system via mobile device to manage and update job tickets Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety standards, including preparing risk assessments and method statements Supervise subcontractors and ensure compliance with company policies Deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively with stakeholders

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Typical Tasks Include

Door maintenance and repair (including fire doors - training provided) Basic plumbing repairs (desirable) Tiling and patch repairs (walls and floors) Temporary flooring repairs (carpets, lino, screeds) Suspended ceiling repairs Shelving and racking installations Lock changes and repairs External patch brickwork Painting and decorating General carpentry

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What We're Looking For

Experience in a similar building fabric or maintenance role City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in building fabric (desirable) Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and customer service abilities A proactive, team-oriented approach with a focus on safety and quality

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Why Join Us?

Work on a single, prestigious site with a "one team" culture Opportunities for training and career development Be part of a supportive and diverse team


To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/



Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo an Enhanced and Barred Lists Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.



To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting


Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.


We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places

- working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet

- protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people

- creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.


We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.


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