Mobile Fabric Technician

Overview

Mobile Fabric Technician

Job 259338

Posted 03-Feb-2026

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Carlisle - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Durham - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Middlesbrough - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Newcastle upon Tyne - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Penrith - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Location Newcastle, Middlesborough, Carlisle, Penrith, Durham, Sunderland

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services, operating in over 48 countries with more than 70,000 employees worldwide. Through CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), we deliver integrated facilities management services for some of the world’s largest occupiers.

We are currently recruiting a Fabric Technician to join our on‑site facilities team covering sites around the Northeast.

As a Fabric Technician, you will carry out a range of fabric maintenance and repair activities, supporting the day‑to‑day operation of the site. You’ll respond to reactive works, complete planned maintenance activities, and work closely with clients, contractors, and the wider FM team to ensure a safe, compliant, and effective service delivery.

• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks in line with agreed SLAs
• Complete planned preventative maintenance within agreed timescales
• Carry out general fabric maintenance, including floors, doors, ceilings and wall coverings
• Undertake basic plumbing and carpentry repairs
• Complete point of work risk assessments and follow all health & safety procedures
• Liaise professionally with client representatives regarding maintenance tasks
• Use a PDA to log works, update job statuses and communicate effectively
• Support minor project works when required
• Induct, permit, monitor and chaperone subcontractors as needed
• Participate in an on‑call rota (average 1 week in every
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• Previous experience in fabric maintenance
• Experience working within a heavy industrial or similar environment
• City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Carpentry and/or Plumbing
• Good understanding of H&S requirements (e.g. COSHH, risk assessments, working at height)
• Ability to interpret drawings, instructions, and technical processes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload
• Good customer service and communication skills
• PC literate and comfortable using mobile job management systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible and willing to take part in the on‑call rota

• Work for a global, market‑leading organisation
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Be part of a professional and supportive facilities team
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply now to be part of a world‑class facilities management team with CBRE.