Building Fabric Technician

Bodmin | £30k - £37k per annum | 8am - 5pm | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of a modern, busy, and growing organisation seeking an experienced Building Fabric Technician to join its facilities team.

This is a hands-on, multi-skilled role focused on maintaining the structural integrity, safety, and appearance of buildings. The successful candidate will carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across a wide range of building fabric elements, including walls, doors, floors, ceilings, roofs and windows.

Key Duties:

• Carry out routine inspections of building structures and external fabric.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Hang doors and fit door furniture.
• Repair door frames and locks.
• Install fixtures and fittings.
• Complete internal and external painting and decorating.
• Carry out surface preparation, filling and minor plaster repairs.
• Repair floor coverings, floorboards, skirting boards and suspended ceilings.
• Replace damaged tiles and ceiling panels.
• Complete minor masonry repairs.
• Patch plasterwork.
• Grout and seal joints.
• Clear gutters and drainage channels.
• Repair fencing and manual gates.
• Maintain external signage and building features.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current health and safety regulations.
• Prepare and follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Adhere to COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly and consistently.
• Record and manage maintenance tasks using a CAFM system via a tablet or mobile device.
• Work closely with other maintenance professionals, including electricians, HVAC engineers and plumbers.
• Assist with material procurement and stock management.
• Accurately record labour, materials and parts used.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Building Fabric Technician, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Technician or similar role.
• Strong multi-trade skills, particularly in carpentry, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Experience using CAFM systems would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £30k - £37k per annum.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Permanent position with a growing organisation.
• Opportunities for training and career development.

Interested?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online today or contact Acorn by Synergie for further information.