About the Role
RG Setsquare is recruiting on behalf of a well-established building services and facilities management contractor for an experienced Fabric Engineer to join their team on a high-profile hard FM contract.
This is a genuinely interesting role - you will be working on a contract that delivers service and maintenance to large public sector sites, covering locations from Grantham and Newark through to Retford. It's a mobile, varied position with a mix of planned and reactive fabric maintenance, small works, and multi-discipline tasks across live transport environments.
The package includes a salary of £32,000 - £34,000, company van, fuel card, and an on-call allowance of £100 per week when on the rota (approximately one in five weeks).
Location requirement: Candidates must live within 10 miles of either Retford, Newark, Lincoln, or Grantham.
What You'll Be Doing
Completing all delegated reactive works orders and PPMs within contract-defined SLAs and KPIs
Carrying out a wide range of fabric maintenance and small works tasks - including basic plumbing, carpentry, plastering, decorating, and general handyman works
Performing fire alarm tests and emergency lighting flick tests as part of the planned maintenance schedule
Carrying out water temperature checks and water flushing in line with Legionella compliance requirements
Working as part of a dynamic two-person team alongside an electrician on jobs requiring dual trade attendance
Communicating daily with the helpdesk and supervisor on the status of PPM and reactive tasks
Keeping all site logbooks accurate and up to date
Ensuring the client, customer, and team are kept informed through regular feedback and updates
Delivering a high standard of customer service at all times - you will be working in live, public-facing transport environments
Adhering to company Health & Safety policy and all site-specific requirements at all timesWhat We're Looking For
Essential:
Time-served fabric engineer with a background in property maintenance or mobile engineering
Demonstrable competency across building services fabric trades - carpentry, plastering, decorating, and basic plumbing as a minimum
Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance within a commercial or FM environment
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team
Strong customer service skills - you will be representing the business in a client-facing, public environment
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to update helpdesks, supervisors, and clients clearly
Solid understanding of Health & Safety best practice
Full UK Driving Licence
Live ideally between Grantham and Newark or Grantham and LincolnPlease note: all relevant training will be provided to the right candidate - if you have the core fabric skills and the right attitude, our client will support the rest.
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised building services and FM contractor with over 40 years of trading history and a head office based in London. With expertise spanning M&E, FM, design, and construction, they operate across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, health, and transport - with hundreds of engineers and professionals across the UK.
Full details of the client will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
The Package
£32,000 - £34,000 per annum depending on experience
Company van provided
Fuel card
On-call allowance of £100 per week (approximately 1 in 5 weeks)
All relevant training provided
Permanent, stable employment on a long-standing FM contractHow to Apply
This vacancy is being managed by RG Setsquare. To be considered, please submit your up to date CV with work history and qualifications listed.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by our team with full information on the client, the contract, and next steps.
RG Setsquare specialises in technical and FM recruitment across the UK, placing skilled trades and engineering professionals with leading contractors and service providers at every level.
A varied role, a unique contract, and a contractor with real heritage. Apply now.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£32000.00 - £34000.00 per year