_{12th August, 2026}

Fabric Engineer
Hackney, East London
£30,000 – £33,000 per annum

We have an excellent opportunity for a Fabric Engineer to join a market-leading facilities management company at a high-quality commercial site based in Hackney, East London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fabric Engineer looking to work in a professional environment, become part of an established M&E team, and develop their career within a growing organisation.

The role is site-based, working a standard 37.5-hour Monday to Friday week, with overtime available.

Fabric Engineer Duties As a Fabric Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring the building remains safe, functional and well maintained.

Duties: 

• Delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks and routine inspections.
• Responding to reactive fabric maintenance issues and resolving faults efficiently.
• Carrying out daily site walkarounds and identifying defects or maintenance requirements.
• Completing general fabric works, including:
  
  • Carpentry repairs to doors, hinges, locks, skirting and architraves.
  • Patch plastering and plasterboard repairs.
  • Painting and decorating.
  • Basic plumbing, including tap replacements, minor leaks and unblocking.
  • Minor electrical fabric support, such as lamp changes and socket faceplate replacements.
• Carrying out fire door inspections, adjustments and minor repairs.
• Completing minor tiling and flooring repairs.
• Carrying out sealant, mastic, gap filling and general aesthetic repairs.
• Replacing ceiling tiles and investigating minor leaks within suspended ceilings.
• Updating site logbooks and maintenance records.
• Liaising with contractors and assisting with contractor management when required.
• Supporting the wider M&E maintenance team with general site requirements.
• Maintaining a high standard of customer service and presentation throughout the site.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Fabric Engineer, Fabric Technician, Maintenance Engineer or Building Fabric Technician within a commercial environment.
• Strong all-round building fabric skills.
• Good carpentry, basic plumbing and decorating experience.
• Experience carrying out minor building repairs and general maintenance.
• Knowledge of fire doors and basic compliance requirements would be advantageous.
• The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A professional approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to diagnose problems and complete repairs efficiently.

Salary & Package

• £30,000 – £33,000 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime available
• 25 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for internal progression
• Stable, site-based commercial environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop your facilities management career

If you are an experienced Fabric Engineer looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday position in Hackney, East London, with overtime opportunities and long-term career progression, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

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