Job Description The role focuses on multi-skilled fabric maintenance, covering plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and general building works. The Fabric Engineer ensures buildings remain safe, functional and compliant, while meeting agreed performance standards and service level agreements (SLAs). Day-to-day activity involves a mix of planned, reactive and proactive tasks, stakeholder liaison, compliance checks and occasional callouts, ensuring all services are delivered safely, compliantly and to agreed performance standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned, reactive and proactive fabric maintenance tasks via the helpdesk within SLA timeframes Carry out plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and general fabric maintenance works Complete external and grounds maintenance tasks as required Participate in the on-call/callout rota Monitor and manage contractors, including issuing and controlling Permits to Work Ensure building assets operate to agreed performance criteria Maintain work areas, tools and plant in line with ISS standards Liaise proactively with clients and on-site stakeholders Maintain accurate records, reports and compliance documentation Work in full compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, RAMS and Safe Systems of Work Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications We are happy to consider a wide range of backgrounds. Attitude and willingness to learn are key. Solid experience in plumbing, carpentry and fabric-related building maintenance Experience as a handy person, maintenance assistant, caretaker or similar role Practical, hands-on approach with good problem-solving skills Willingness to learn, upskill and undertake training or college courses where required Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload Understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a building maintenance environment Good communication skills for working with clients, colleagues and contractors Reliable, flexible and professional attitude Full UK driving licence – to travel to client sites The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger, #aplacetobeyou, #facilitiesmanagement ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work….
