Reactive Fabric Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,000 to £38,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hertfordshire, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | VR Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Reactive Maintenance Engineer (Fabric) – Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £34,000–£38,000 per year (average) + opportunity to earn more
Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone included
Location: Hertfordshire & surrounding areas (mobile role)
A well-established building services and facilities maintenance provider is looking for a skilled Reactive Maintenance Engineer (Fabric) to join their team. The company supports a range of commercial properties, including offices, retail sites, healthcare facilities, schools, and mixed-use buildings. Most work involves maintaining and repairing building fabric elements, ensuring sites remain safe, functional, and presentable.
Key Responsibilities:
General fabric maintenance, repairs, and small works across commercial sites
Carpentry, joinery, and door repairs
Basic plumbing and patch plastering
Painting, decorating, and finishing tasks
Attending reactive call-outs for urgent building or fabric issues
Ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
Requirements:
Strong, all-round background in building fabric maintenance
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Ability to work independently across multiple sites
Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work (on call)
Good communication and problem-solving skills
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary (£34–38k average)
Additional earning potential (explained during interview)
Company van, fuel, and mobile phone provided
Stable, permanent position with a respected FM contractor
Varied workload across Hertfordshire and nearby areas
Please email your CV to jcleland@vr-group.co.uk
Salary: £34,000–£38,000 per year (average) + opportunity to earn more
Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone included
Location: Hertfordshire & surrounding areas (mobile role)
A well-established building services and facilities maintenance provider is looking for a skilled Reactive Maintenance Engineer (Fabric) to join their team. The company supports a range of commercial properties, including offices, retail sites, healthcare facilities, schools, and mixed-use buildings. Most work involves maintaining and repairing building fabric elements, ensuring sites remain safe, functional, and presentable.
Key Responsibilities:
General fabric maintenance, repairs, and small works across commercial sites
Carpentry, joinery, and door repairs
Basic plumbing and patch plastering
Painting, decorating, and finishing tasks
Attending reactive call-outs for urgent building or fabric issues
Ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
Requirements:
Strong, all-round background in building fabric maintenance
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Ability to work independently across multiple sites
Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours work (on call)
Good communication and problem-solving skills
What’s on Offer:
Competitive salary (£34–38k average)
Additional earning potential (explained during interview)
Company van, fuel, and mobile phone provided
Stable, permanent position with a respected FM contractor
Varied workload across Hertfordshire and nearby areas
Please email your CV to jcleland@vr-group.co.uk