Building Fabric Technician

Bodmin | £30,000 - £37,000 per annum | 8 am - 5 pm | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a modern, busy, and growing organisation seeking an experienced Building Fabric Technician to join its facilities team.

This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role focused on maintaining the structural integrity, safety, and appearance of buildings. The successful candidate will carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a wide range of building fabric elements, including walls, doors, floors, ceilings, roofs and windows.

Key Duties:

• Carry out routine inspections of building structures and external fabric.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Hang doors and fit door furniture.
• Repair door frames and locks.
• Install fixtures and fittings.
• Complete internal and external painting and decorating.
• Carry out surface preparation, filling and minor plaster repairs.
• Repair floor coverings, floorboards, skirting boards and suspended ceilings.
• Replace damaged tiles and ceiling panels.
• Complete minor masonry repairs.
• Patch plasterwork.
• Grout and seal joints.
• Clear gutters and drainage channels.
• Repair fencing and manual gates.
• Maintain external signage and building features.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current health and safety regulations.
• Prepare and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Adhere to COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Record and manage maintenance tasks using a CAFM system via a tablet or mobile device.
• Work closely with other maintenance professionals, including Electricians, HVAC Engineers and Plumbers.
• Assist with material procurement and stock management.
• Accurately record labour, materials and parts used.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Building Fabric Technician, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician or similar role.
• Strong multi-trade skills, particularly in carpentry, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Experience using CAFM systems would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £30,000 - £37,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Permanent position with a growing organisation.
• Opportunities for training and career development.

Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online today or contact Acorn by Synergie for further information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.