Fabric Technician

Location: Fareham
Company: CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. As part of CBRE—the world’s largest real estate services firm, operating in over 48 countries with 70,000+ employees—we deliver world-class workplace solutions for our clients.

We’re now looking for a Fabric Technician to join our team at a client site in Fareham.

As a Fabric Technician, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality fabric maintenance across the site, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed service levels.

You’ll work on a mix of reactive and planned maintenance tasks, liaising with clients and colleagues to keep the workplace operating at its best.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete reactive maintenance tasks in line with agreed SLAs
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance within set timescales
• Undertake fabric maintenance, including floors, doors, ceilings, and wall coverings
• Perform basic plumbing and carpentry works
• Complete point-of-work risk assessments and follow all H&S requirements
• Use a PDA/mobile device to log works, updates, and communications
• Support minor project works as required
• Liaise professionally with client representatives
• Induct, permit, monitor, and chaperone subcontractors when necessary
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to CBRE standards
• Provide on-call cover on a rota basis (approximately 1 week in every 4)

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in fabric maintenance
• Experience working in a heavy industrial or similar environment
• City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in carpentry and/or plumbing
• Full UK driving licence
• Good IT skills and confidence using mobile/PDA systems
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures, including COSHH, working at height, and risk assessments
• Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to manage workloads independently

Why Join CBRE?

• Work for a global, market-leading organisation
• Stable, long-term opportunities within an established contract
• Professional, safety-led working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities