Fabric Technician Job ID 248170 Posted 15-Jan-2026 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Shrewsbury - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland **Location:** Shrewsbury **Company:** CBRE Global Workplace Solutions **Employment Type:** Full‑Time **Join the Global Leader in Facilities & Real Estate Management** CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a world‑leading provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate services. We are looking for a skilled and proactive **Fabric Technician** to join our on‑site engineering team and support the delivery of a high‑quality workplace experience for our client. **About the Role** As a Fabric Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining the building’s fabric, ensuring a safe, functional, and well‑presented environment. You will respond to reactive tasks, carry out planned maintenance, and support small project works as part of a collaborative site‑based team. **Key Responsibilities** + Respond to reactive maintenance issues across the site. + Complete PPM tasks and project works within agreed timescales. + Liaise professionally with client representatives regarding repairs and maintenance activities. + Conduct site surveys and prepare method statements, risk assessments, and work requests. + Carry out repairs on walls, floors, ceilings, and other building fabric. + Plan and manage refurbishment works for fabric and decoration. + Support general building tasks, including lighting support, basic plumbing, and filter changes for AHUs/FCUs. + Use a PDA to receive tasks, record updates, and close out work. + Ensure all work is delivered safely and in compliance with Health & Safety requirements. + Undertake reasonable additional tasks as instructed by the Technical Services Manager. **What We’re Looking For** **Essential Skills & Experience** + Experience in fabric maintenance or carpentry. + Strong background working in high‑profile or commercial environments. + Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions. + Good customer service skills with a professional attitude. + Strong organisational skills and ability to manage own workload. + Understanding of H&S processes (e.g., COSHH, working at height, risk assessments). + Flexible approach with willingness to work beyond core hours when needed. **Desirable Qualifications** + City & Guilds / NVQ in Carpentry or relevant fabric trade (experience also considered). + IOSH or NEBOSH certification (advantageous but not essential). + Basic IT skills (PDA, email, digital forms). **Why Join CBRE?** You will be joining a globally recognised organisation with longstanding expertise in facilities management. CBRE offers excellent career development, training opportunities, and the chance to work in a professional, supportive environment. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)