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JLL provides professional services in real estate and investment management worldwide.
Fabric Technician
Perform planned and reactive maintenance tasks across facilities.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Fabric Maintenance Engineer role, based on‑site in Reading, focuses on carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across the facility. The position operates within the site’s shift pattern and supports out‑of‑hours call‑outs as needed. • Perform general carpentry tasks. • Maintain and repair fire doors. • Test fire alarm systems weekly. • Flush water taps weekly. • Clean and service air handling units (AHU). • Conduct basic plumbing and drainage repairs. • Patch wall and floor tiling, carpets, lino, and screeds. • Repair suspended ceilings. • Install and maintain shelving/racking. • Change and repair locks. • Paint and decorate as needed. • Follow site shift pattern working hours. • Execute planned and reactive maintenance per PPM schedules. • Carry out preventive maintenance professionally. • Produce technical and situational reports. • Use technology systems to ensure contractual compliance. • Perform work proactively and professionally. • Provide first‑line out‑of‑hours site call‑outs. • Write activity reports accurately and timely. • Assist in preparing quotations with accurate information. • Attend team meetings and briefings. • Submit accurate weekly timesheets. • Perform reactive maintenance directed by Help Desk or management. • Escalate major site issues promptly to line manager. • Manage Integral sub‑contractors on site. • Follow health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation. • Handle, store, and use materials/equipment safely. • Participate in health‑and‑safety processes (investigations, risk assessments, audits). • Follow reasonable instructions from contract manager or line managers. • Cooperate with company to meet moral and legal obligations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸planned maintenance
- ▸reactive maintenance
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸ahu servicing
- ▸fire testing
- ▸technical reporting
What You Bring
JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate by combining world‑class services, advisory and technology. The company is committed to hiring talented people, helping them thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Whether you have deep commercial real‑estate experience, skilled‑trade expertise or a technology background, you’re invited to join the team and help shape a brighter way forward. • Communicate clearly with team and clients. • Completed Fabric Engineering apprenticeship or similar. • C&G Passes 1 & 2 (or equivalent/exceeds). • Post‑apprenticeship practical experience. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Excellent IT and report‑writing abilities. • Ability to work under pressure, stay calm, and meet client deadlines.
Requirements
- ▸apprenticeship
- ▸c&g passes
- ▸it
- ▸communication
- ▸report writing
- ▸practical experience
Benefits
JLL offers an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture where collaboration across desks and geographies drives success. Employees are encouraged to develop their strengths, enjoy varied experiences, and build a fulfilling career while contributing to a better world. • Flexible team player willing to work overtime.
Work Environment
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