Job Description

Fabric Engineer

Contract: Key Account Network

Location: Basildon

Hours of work: 41.25

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a skilled Fabric Engineer to deliver high-quality building services maintenance across the Basildon site.


You will be responsible for carpentry, fabric-related repairs, basic plumbing, and general building maintenance, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a professional standard.


This is a hands-on role with a focus on both planned and reactive maintenance, contributing to a safe and well-maintained working environment for all site users.

This is a static, site-based role requiring flexibility, multi-trade expertise, and a proactive approach. You will manage tasks issued via the helpdesk, undertake PPM schedules, and address reactive issues promptly.


The ideal candidate will have experience across a broad range of fabric and building services maintenance activities and will be comfortable using digital tools to record and manage tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver fabric-related planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks via the helpdesk. Undertake carpentry, painting, decorating, minor building works, roof repairs, and installation or repair of ceiling, wall, and floor tiles. Conduct general building maintenance, including external works, plumbing, and mechanical system support. Ensure timely resolution of reactive and planned maintenance issues to meet client expectations. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities using PDA devices and digital tools. Ensure all work is completed in compliance with health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and method statements. Act as a professional representative of the company on-site, providing excellent customer service. Identify opportunities for improvements, repairs, or enhancements to building fabric and systems.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Proven experience in multi-trade fabric maintenance, including carpentry, painting and decorating, minor building works, and general maintenance. Skilled in both reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for building services. Knowledge of health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and method statements. Comfortable using PDA devices or other digital systems to manage tasks and record maintenance activities. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Positive, proactive, and professional approach to site-based work. Basic plumbing and mechanical knowledge advantageous. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.


Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.


We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace


ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.


ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.


We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.


Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.


If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com


If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace


To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/


Pay: 26,000.00-33,000.00 per year


Work Location: In person