Job Description:

Building Fabric Technician (Carpentry or Plumbing)

Location: Horsham

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Standard hours + participation in an On-Call Rota (Out-of-Hours)

About the Role

We are a leading provider of professional construction, refurbishment, building maintenance, and facilities management services. We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious, enthusiastic, and customer-focused Building Fabric Technician to join our dynamic delivery team.

This role is ideal for a skilled operative with a strong core background in Carpentry or Plumbing who thrives in a varied maintenance environment. If you take pride in high-quality workmanship, possess a strong "can-do" attitude, and have the flexibility to handle general building maintenance tasks outside your primary trade, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Fault Diagnosis & Repairs: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues across your core trade, as well as secondary building fabric trades.

• Planned Maintenance (PPM): Carry out scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks and reactive repairs efficiently.

• Emergency Response: Swiftly respond to and resolve emergency maintenance situations safely and effectively.

• Client & Team Interaction: Keep building users, clients, and resource controllers updated on job progress, delivering a polite, professional, and courteous service at all times.

• Safety & Compliance: Strictly adhere to Health & Safety guidelines using RAMS, PPE, and proper procedures. Assist management with COSHH inventories and risk assessments when required.

• Documentation & Asset Care: Maintain precise digital records of all works (including photographic evidence), while keeping your company vehicle, tools, plant, and equipment clean, safe, and operational.

• Flexible Coverage: Collaborate with fellow technicians and participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota as business needs dictate.

What We Are Looking For



Qualifications & Essentials

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry or Plumbing (or equivalent trade qualification) - Essential

• Multi-Skilled Capability: Demonstrated ability to perform at least two secondary maintenance trades (e.g., decorating, tiling, basic plastering/masonry) to a high standard.

• Full UK Driving Licence - Essential

• Active CSCS Card, PASMA, or IPAF certificates are highly desirable.

• Note: Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required prior to starting the role.

Experience & Skills

• 2-5 years of experience within a Property Maintenance or Facilities Management environment.

• Strong Communication: Comfortable using smartphones/PDAs to log work and communicate clearly with supervisors, resource controllers, and tenants.

• Self-Motivated & Organised: Ability to prioritize your workload, problem-solve on the go, and determine sensible, proportionate repair solutions.

• Safety-First Mindset: A practical and proactive approach to site safety for yourself, colleagues, and members of the public.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.