Fabric Supervisor
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | E14 5HP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 151474 |
Summary
Fabric Supervisor
Location: London, E14 5HP
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a hands-on Fabric Supervisor to lead a small, experienced team in delivering high-quality fabric maintenance services.
This role is predominantly practical, with most of your time spent on the tools and walking the site to ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works are completed to the highest standards.
Job Description
You will be responsible for supervising a team of 6–7 members, supporting them with day-to-day tasks, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and Health & Safety regulations.
Reporting to the Fabric Manager, you will lead by example, maintain excellent service delivery, and take a proactive approach to client liaison and contractor management.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support a team of 6–7 fabric engineers, ensuring high standards of work and compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
Carry out hands-on PPM and reactive maintenance tasks, including painting, decorating, and general DIY repairs.
Monitor and manage contractor activities, ensuring workmanship meets agreed standards.
Ensure all equipment and surrounding areas operate and conform to company standards.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with Quality Assurance procedures.
Prioritise and manage workload effectively, ensuring tasks are completed within agreed timeframes.
Utilise the CAFM system efficiently, following all required procedures.
Liaise daily with the Fabric Manager, providing updates and escalating issues as necessary.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Must have experience supervising a small team and leading by example.
Strong practical skills with a good level of DIY ability, including tasks such as lock replacements, flooring repairs, and painting.
Willing to work hands-on and actively participate in PPMs and reactive works.
Ideally from a facilities management (FM) background with a flexible, can-do attitude.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, risk assessments, and COSHH compliance.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
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 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.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
Location: London, E14 5HP
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a hands-on Fabric Supervisor to lead a small, experienced team in delivering high-quality fabric maintenance services.
This role is predominantly practical, with most of your time spent on the tools and walking the site to ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works are completed to the highest standards.
Job Description
You will be responsible for supervising a team of 6–7 members, supporting them with day-to-day tasks, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards and Health & Safety regulations.
Reporting to the Fabric Manager, you will lead by example, maintain excellent service delivery, and take a proactive approach to client liaison and contractor management.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and support a team of 6–7 fabric engineers, ensuring high standards of work and compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
Carry out hands-on PPM and reactive maintenance tasks, including painting, decorating, and general DIY repairs.
Monitor and manage contractor activities, ensuring workmanship meets agreed standards.
Ensure all equipment and surrounding areas operate and conform to company standards.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with Quality Assurance procedures.
Prioritise and manage workload effectively, ensuring tasks are completed within agreed timeframes.
Utilise the CAFM system efficiently, following all required procedures.
Liaise daily with the Fabric Manager, providing updates and escalating issues as necessary.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Must have experience supervising a small team and leading by example.
Strong practical skills with a good level of DIY ability, including tasks such as lock replacements, flooring repairs, and painting.
Willing to work hands-on and actively participate in PPMs and reactive works.
Ideally from a facilities management (FM) background with a flexible, can-do attitude.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, risk assessments, and COSHH compliance.
Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace
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 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.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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