Fabric Technician

Job ID

205654

Posted

13-Mar-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Exeter - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Job Title: Building Fabric Technician

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions

Location: Exeter, UK

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

Purpose of the Job

This role is for a hands-on working fabric technician with a good understanding of general building services and estate management.

To carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to building fabric in accordance with agreed service levels, and to respond to site emergencies or client concerns.

Undertake small installation works, repairs to building fabric, and handyperson duties.

Role Responsibilities

Ensure that routine fabric maintenance is carried out to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
Ensure that all reactive tasks logged are carried out to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
The Fabric Technician will be required to carry out all moves and changes that the client requires.
Undertake a full range of general maintenance tasks, not limiting to minor plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, ensuring service levels are met and to maintain the fabric of the building is at a high standard.
Ensure that all relevant paperwork is completed regarding PPM, reactive and breakdown works and that it is passed without delay to the contract facilities co-ordinator.
Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared prior to any works starting.
To undertake lone working when and where required.
To develop a good working relationship with all members of the CBRE team, subcontractors, and client’s staff.
Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment is met, including the wearing of uniform and appropriate PPE always. To ensure compliance with all CBRE and client policies and procedures.
Ensure a professional image of CBRE to the client, and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and always promoted.
Ensure that fabric and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development.
Ensure that Fabric Technician storage area is maintained and kept safe and tidy.
Escort visiting subcontractors around site to ensure safe execution of service-related tasks, and ensure RAMS are reviewed and approved prior to works starting.
Log good and bad observations.

Skills

Good communication etiquette.
Collaborate within a team
Able to multitask and prioritise workload.
Build and develop relationships with key business and account stakeholders.
Physically fit and able to carry tools and components by hand up to 25kg
Experience with CBRE systems is desirable, but not essential
PA testing and IT installation knowledge is desirable, but not essential as on-site training is provided
Good IT skills, competent across Microsoft Office programs

Additional requirements

Promote and maintain CBRE work ethics and culture, following the RISE values.
High level of trust and integrity whilst handling confidential information.
Actively identify and implement innovation across the contract to enhance performance and continue to exceed the client’s expectations.
Obtain full Security Clearance.
Company benefits scheme.
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, per annum.
Full UK driving license.
You must meet all the Client requirements to obtain security clearance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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