Fabric Engineer

Fabric Engineer Location: Oxford Contract: Temporary contract (up to 6 months) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Are you an experienced Fabric Engineer looking for a temporary contract opportunity within a busy…

Pay rate £19 – £23/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 6 October 2026

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Fabric Engineer

Location: Oxford
Contract: Temporary contract (up to 6 months)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Are you an experienced Fabric Engineer looking for a temporary contract opportunity within a busy facilities environment? A leading organisation is seeking a skilled and reliable Fabric Engineer to support planned and reactive maintenance across their site.

As a Fabric Engineer, you will:

* Carry out general fabric maintenance and building repairs across the site.

* Complete general carpentry repairs including doors, locks, fixtures, fittings, and minor joinery works.

* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) checks and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

* Carry out routine compliance checks, including emergency lighting (EML) inspections and fire alarm checks.

* Respond to reactive maintenance requests and complete repairs in a timely manner.

* Undertake general facilities maintenance tasks, including plumbing-related issues such as unblocking toilets and minor repairs.

* Identify faults, report issues, and assist with maintaining a safe working environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

* Previous experience working as a Fabric Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Handyperson, or similar role.

* Strong practical skills across general building maintenance.

* Experience with carpentry, basic plumbing, and general repairs.

* Knowledge of PPM processes and compliance checks.

* A strong understanding of health & safety within a facilities environment.

What’s in it for you?

* Temporary contract opportunity for up to 6 months.

* Monday to Friday working hours (8:00am – 4:00pm).

* Opportunity to work within a professional facilities management environment.

* Varied role covering planned and reactive maintenance.

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