Fabric Engineer

Location Stoke
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30000.0
Contact name: Sion Evans

Contact email: sion@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 18277
Published: about 19 hours ago

Fabric Engineer / Handyperson

Location: Field-Based – Covering Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford & Crewe
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Package: Company Vehicle + Fuel + Full Benefits Package

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Fabric Engineer / Handyperson to join a field-based maintenance team supporting residential properties across Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Crewe. This role focuses on delivering high-quality fabric, building and general maintenance work to ensure all properties remain safe, functional and well-maintained.

You will carry out a mix of reactive repairs, small works, and planned maintenance tasks, ensuring all work is completed to professional standards and within agreed service timeframes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver fabric and general building maintenance across a range of residential properties

  • Carry out repairs including:

  • Joinery and basic carpentry

  • Kitchen and bathroom fitting tasks

  • General plumbing repairs

  • Patch plastering and basic tiling

  • Painting and decorating

  • Small fabric fixes and building fabric upkeep

  • Complete planned maintenance tasks assigned by your manager

  • Manage reactive repair requests and ensure jobs are delivered within the required SLA

  • Maintain a high level of workmanship, safety and customer service

  • Ensure all work areas are left safe, clean and tidy after each task

  • Follow all Health & Safety guidelines, ensuring the safety of yourself and occupants

  • Use a company purchasing card to manage materials from approved suppliers

  • Maintain a clean, professional company vehicle and complete vehicle checks as required

    Requirements

    • Previous experience as a Fabric Engineer, Maintenance Operative, Handyperson, Multi-Skilled Operative or similar

    • Strong practical skills in joinery, basic plumbing, decorating and general building maintenance

    • Ability to manage your own workload and work independently

    • Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to repairs

    • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider team when required

    • Full UK driving licence (vehicle provided)

    • Commitment to safe working practices and high-quality standards

    What’s on Offer

    • Salary up to £30,000

    • Company vehicle + fuel

    • Corporate benefits package

    • Long-term, stable position with a supportive team

    • Opportunities to expand skills across multi-trade maintenance