Job Title: Fabric Engineer
Location: P&G 452 Basingstoke Rd, Reading, RG2 0QE
Reporting to: Contract Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract -3 months -potential opportunity to extend/perm position based on performance.
Job Type-Onsite
Company -JLL
Job Purpose
The Fabric Engineer is responsible for maintaining and looking after the R&D buildings and infrastructure at P&G Reading. The role supports the Contract Manager and works closely with the site team to deliver high-quality engineering and maintenance services, while following all Health & Safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate building systems safely and efficiently
- Complete planned (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks
- Carry out daily checks and report defects via the FM helpdesk
- Issue permits under the Safe System of Work
- Order required materials in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
- Check and sign off specialist contractor work and report issues
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across plant rooms, workshops, and site areas
- Support the wider team with tasks outside core fabric duties where possible
Systems & Tasks You’ll Work On
- General building fabric repairs and decorating
- Minor plumbing works
- HVAC systems, air handling units, air conditioning, and chillers (Training Provided)
- Building Management Systems (Trend) (Training Provided)
- Pumps, motors, variable speed drives (Training Provided)
- Hot water systems and calorifiers (Training Provided)
- Fire systems (Training Provided)
Skills & Experience
- Experience in building fabric maintenance
- Good communication skills at all levels
- Comfortable using computers (Word, Excel, Outlook, tablets/PDAs)
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good written skills for reporting
- Willing to adapt and assist outside core trade when needed
Qualifications (Preferred)
- C&G or equivalent experience in Fabric Engineering
- Legionella Awareness (L8 ACOP)
- Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations
- Strong organizational and admin skills