Fabric Engineer

About the Role

As a Building Fabric Specialist you will work across multiple client sites, ensuring facilities are safe, functional and well-maintained. Your duties include delivering effective repairs, responding promptly to reactive issues, maintaining clear documentation via handheld IT systems, and supporting customer satisfaction through excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸repairs
• ▸reactive issues
• ▸documentation
• ▸site visits
• ▸safety assurance
• ▸customer service

What You Bring

Arcus FM is seeking an experienced Building Fabric Maintenance professional to join our facilities maintenance team in the Bristol area. The role involves delivering high-quality planned and reactive maintenance services across a portfolio of multi-site clients. This position offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to showcase expertise in a range of building-fabric tasks. We require candidates with hands-on experience in multiple trades, relevant qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent), a valid UK driver’s licence, and confidence working independently in customer-facing environments. Solid knowledge of health and safety standards and proficiency with handheld IT equipment are essential, while experience in retail or multi-site maintenance is desirable. • Time-served, hands-on experience in multiple trades • NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade • Valid UK driver’s licence • Ability to work independently and in customer‑facing environments • Proficiency with handheld IT equipment for work management and documentation • Solid knowledge of health and safety standards • Experience in retail or multi‑site maintenance environments (desirable) • Skills in patch plastering and rendering • Carpentry and joinery abilities • Experience with floor and wall coverings such as tiling and vinyl • Basic plumbing competence • Capability to change locks and fittings • General fabric repair expertise • On‑call rota one week in every four

Requirements

• ▸nvq
• ▸driver’s licence
• ▸handheld it
• ▸health & safety
• ▸multi‑trade
• ▸customer‑facing

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £33,272 per annum, a company van with a fuel card for personal use, and door-to-door pay that starts the moment you leave home. Employees receive 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced overtime rates, and an annual performance bonus of up to 4%. The role is a full-time, 40-hour week (Monday‑Friday) with an on-call rota of one week in every four. Arcus is an award-winning FM provider that promotes from within and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including matched pension contributions, life assurance, access to a training academy, and various discounts and financial aid programs. • Competitive salary of £33,272 per annum • Company van and fuel card with personal use from day one • Door-to-door pay starting from the moment you leave home • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings • Annual bonus up to 4% based on performance • 40‑hour work week, Monday to Friday • Matched pension contributions of 5–6% • Life assurance cover • Access to industry‑leading training academy • Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Work Environment

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