Fabric Engineer

Job Title: Fabric Engineer (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Are you an experienced Fabric Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact? We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our team on the Stoke Schools PFI Contract for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is your chance to work across 88 sites in Stoke-on-Trent, carrying out essential fabric maintenance and repairs, ensuring high standards of workmanship and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planned Maintenance: Carry out planned maintenance on fabric assets in line with contract specifications and industry best practices, including windows, fire doors, ironmongery, roofing, and more.
• Reactive Maintenance: Perform minor repairs, including door/window furniture, joinery, painting & decorating, flooring, and ceiling repairs, adhering to contractual SLAs.
• Minor Works: Undertake installation and minor fabric works in accordance with trade qualifications.
• Health & Safety: Complete risk assessments, follow Safe Systems of Working (SSOW), and always work in a safe manner.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Stoke Schools engineering team, supporting other disciplines and providing lifecycle & defect reports.
• Customer Communication: Proactively liaise with site staff to ensure smooth operations, and provide regular updates to the helpdesk on work order progress.
• On-Call Support: Be part of an on-call rota for emergency repairs on the estate.

What We’re Looking For:

• A formal apprenticeship in a relevant City & Guilds trade (fabric/maintenance).
• Proven experience in building fabric repairs and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and risk assessments.
• A full, clean driving license is essential.
• An IPAF (MEWP) qualification is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (subject to job offer).

Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Customer-focused with a passion for quality and detail.
• Collaborative and proactive in all aspects of your work.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and is looking to contribute to a successful and supportive team. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this exciting role, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and salary expectations.

Who are we? 

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What’s next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. 

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.