Fabric Technician

Job Introduction

About Us

Oxfordshire County Council’s Facilities Management Team have a great opportunity for someone to start, or build on, their career within Facilities Maintenance. 

We are recruiting a permanent Fabric Technician to work alongside our engineers within the Hard FM team, across the county portfolio.  

About the Role

The Fabric Technician will be a key member of the Oxfordshire County Council's Hard FM team, responsible for maintaining and improving the fabric of OCC's buildings and facilities. This role involves performing a variety of tasks to ensure the structural integrity, safety, and aesthetic quality of the council's properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct routine inspections and carry out maintenance and repair work on building fabric, including walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and windows. Routine inspections will include activities such as Legionella hot and cold water checks, Pat testing, Emergency light testing etc  Note: list of activities not exhaustive.
• Refurbishment Projects: Participate in refurbishment projects, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in accordance with health and safety regulations, and that risk assessments are conducted and documented.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the Hard FM team, including Gas engineers, Electricians, Plumbers, and HVAC technicians, to coordinate maintenance activities and projects.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work, including materials used and time spent on tasks using a CAFM based APP.
• Emergency Response: Respond to emergency maintenance requests and perform necessary repairs to ensure the safety and functionality of OCC properties. This include carrying out duties out of hours as part of the “On call engineering rota”.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed work to ensure it meets OCC standards and specifications.

About you

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Relevant qualifications in building maintenance, construction, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a facilities management or local government setting.
• Skills: Strong technical skills in building fabric maintenance and repair, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for detail.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in health and safety, such as IOSH or NEBOSH, PAT are desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Team Player: Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proactive: Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing maintenance issues.
• Customer Focused: Committed to providing high-quality service and maintaining a positive relationship with OCC staff and building users.
• Adaptable: Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance

Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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