Static Fabric Technician
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £33,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Chatham, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 151693 |
Summary
Static Fabric Technician
Contract: Key Account Network
Location: Chatham, ME4 4LQ
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a hands-on Static Fabric Technician to join our onsite team, delivering high-quality fabric maintenance services for our client.
This role requires someone who can confidently carry out a wide range of practical tasks, ensuring the site remains safe, functional, and well-presented.
Job Description
You will be responsible for undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across building fabrics, working to set engineering standards and complying with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements.
This is a practical role that demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn your hand to various tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Respond promptly and effectively to all building fabric-related issues and help desk requests.
Inspect and repair floor, wall, and ceiling coverings, as well as doors, windows, and associated fixtures.
Carry out painting, decorating, and other semi-skilled tasks as required.
Inspect and repair free-standing and fitted furniture, and clear drainage gully systems.
Support the engineering team with general reactive and proactive maintenance tasks.
Conduct fabric surveys, report findings, and produce material cost lists for minor works.
Coordinate and oversee specialist sub-contractors for PPM schedules and accept completed works.
Maintain tools and test equipment, ensuring they are fit for purpose at all times.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven all-round DIY skills with references.
Willingness to undertake varied tasks.
Ideally qualified in painting and decorating (C&G, NVQ) or time-served in a trade such as plumbing or carpentry.
Any trade-based certification is beneficial; training such as IPAF and PASMA can be provided.
Strong commitment to health and safety and quality assurance standards.
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
Contract: Key Account Network
Location: Chatham, ME4 4LQ
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a hands-on Static Fabric Technician to join our onsite team, delivering high-quality fabric maintenance services for our client.
This role requires someone who can confidently carry out a wide range of practical tasks, ensuring the site remains safe, functional, and well-presented.
Job Description
You will be responsible for undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across building fabrics, working to set engineering standards and complying with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements.
This is a practical role that demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn your hand to various tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Respond promptly and effectively to all building fabric-related issues and help desk requests.
Inspect and repair floor, wall, and ceiling coverings, as well as doors, windows, and associated fixtures.
Carry out painting, decorating, and other semi-skilled tasks as required.
Inspect and repair free-standing and fitted furniture, and clear drainage gully systems.
Support the engineering team with general reactive and proactive maintenance tasks.
Conduct fabric surveys, report findings, and produce material cost lists for minor works.
Coordinate and oversee specialist sub-contractors for PPM schedules and accept completed works.
Maintain tools and test equipment, ensuring they are fit for purpose at all times.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Proven all-round DIY skills with references.
Willingness to undertake varied tasks.
Ideally qualified in painting and decorating (C&G, NVQ) or time-served in a trade such as plumbing or carpentry.
Any trade-based certification is beneficial; training such as IPAF and PASMA can be provided.
Strong commitment to health and safety and quality assurance standards.
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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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