Location: Derby

About the Role

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are currently recruiting a Fabric Technician to join our on-site facilities team.

This is a hands-on role responsible for delivering high-quality fabric maintenance across a client site, ensuring all reactive and planned works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks within agreed SLAs
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) within set timescales
• Carry out fabric maintenance including floors, doors, ceilings, wall coverings, basic plumbing, and carpentry
• Undertake minor project works as required
• Complete point-of-work risk assessments and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations
• Liaise professionally with client representatives regarding maintenance and repair activities
• Use a PDA/mobile device to log works, update tasks, and communicate effectively
• Induct, permit, monitor, and chaperone subcontractors when required
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in accordance with current legislation
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Contract Manager

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 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
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures (COSHH, Working at Height, Risk Assessments, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions
• Good IT skills and confidence using mobile/PDA systems
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to organise workload and manage materials effectively
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota (approximately 1 week in 4)

Why Join CBRE?

• Work for a global market leader in facilities and real estate services
• Stable, long-term contract environment
• Opportunities for training, development, and progression
• Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and quality