Fabric Technician
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,000 to £37,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ISS Facilities Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 152304 |
Summary
Fabric Technician
Contract: Government
Location: Birmingham (mobile role covering midlands)
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Mobile role covering Central to South East, focused around the M42 corridor including Solihull, Birmingham, Coventry, and Leicester.
We are seeking a proactive and practical Fabric Technician to deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse building portfolio.
This mobile role is client-facing and requires someone confident working independently while representing the engineering services function with professionalism.
Job Description
We are looking for an individual with strong fabric maintenance experience and a background in plumbing, supported by basic electrical knowledge.
This role plays a key part in ensuring buildings operate safely, efficiently, and in line with compliance requirements across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Comply with all relevant Codes, Regulations, and Company Policies related to building operations and work safety.
Complete general maintenance and repair tasks including lighting replacements, fittings, and minor electrical tasks.
Carry out fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and water hygiene maintenance activities.
Undertake minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and general fabric repairs.
Support with furniture assembly, equipment moves, and cleaning or clearing of general areas as required.
Maintain external property areas, including seasonal grounds maintenance.
Act as the first point of contact in emergency situations impacting building operations.
Ensure professional presentation and deliver excellent customer service at all times.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Experience in PPM and reactive maintenance.
Basic electrical knowledge (e.g., lighting, minor testing).
Water treatment testing experience.
Strong general fabric maintenance background.
Ideally from a plumbing background with competency in minor electrical tasks.
Previous experience working within an FM environment.
Practical, proactive, and self-driven approach to work.
Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.
Must hold a valid UK driving licence (regional travel required).
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: Government
Location: Birmingham (mobile role covering midlands)
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Mobile role covering Central to South East, focused around the M42 corridor including Solihull, Birmingham, Coventry, and Leicester.
We are seeking a proactive and practical Fabric Technician to deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse building portfolio.
This mobile role is client-facing and requires someone confident working independently while representing the engineering services function with professionalism.
Job Description
We are looking for an individual with strong fabric maintenance experience and a background in plumbing, supported by basic electrical knowledge.
This role plays a key part in ensuring buildings operate safely, efficiently, and in line with compliance requirements across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Comply with all relevant Codes, Regulations, and Company Policies related to building operations and work safety.
Complete general maintenance and repair tasks including lighting replacements, fittings, and minor electrical tasks.
Carry out fire alarm tests, emergency lighting checks, and water hygiene maintenance activities.
Undertake minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and general fabric repairs.
Support with furniture assembly, equipment moves, and cleaning or clearing of general areas as required.
Maintain external property areas, including seasonal grounds maintenance.
Act as the first point of contact in emergency situations impacting building operations.
Ensure professional presentation and deliver excellent customer service at all times.
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Experience in PPM and reactive maintenance.
Basic electrical knowledge (e.g., lighting, minor testing).
Water treatment testing experience.
Strong general fabric maintenance background.
Ideally from a plumbing background with competency in minor electrical tasks.
Previous experience working within an FM environment.
Practical, proactive, and self-driven approach to work.
Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.
Must hold a valid UK driving licence (regional travel required).
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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