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CBRE GWS Corporate Services are seeking an experienced Multi-skilled Fabric Technician (Handyman) to work on a heritage customer site in Reading, London.

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Multi-skilled Fabric Technician (Handyman) to join the team located in Reading. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Fabric Technicians with the day-to-day delivery of various fabric works on the contract in accordance with the required CBRE, client and industry standards.

Technical Competencies

The ideal Fabric Improver will exhibit the following essential technical competencies for the role:

Minimum of 2-3 years site experience in a similar role, or fabric trade

Completed or working towards the completion of an accredited Multi skilled training course, covering; but not exclusively carpentry/joinery, wet trades, floor and wall finishes, tiling, plastering, roofing and glazing.

Above course accreditation with either City & Guilds or NVQ.

Willing to works towards Health & Safety qualification e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH/SMSTS.

Assist in managing a varied workload and meet contractual KPI's.

Work on own initiative, be proactive and take supervisory instruction.

Excellent customer skills and able to deal with on-site customers in a professional manner at all times.

Familiar with building/construction terminology.

Key Duties:

Ensure that the fabric maintenance is carried out to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.

Respond to Building fabric emergency repairs as needed, and assisting colleagues where required.

To undertake the reactive maintenance generated via the helpdesk as well as completing fabric PPM.

Carry out basic lamping duties as directed in line with CBRE site SOP.

Make Supervisor/Manager aware of any spares deficiencies required to carry out maintenance of the plant and assets.

Ensure that comprehensive maintenance records are kept in the form of CAFM system job card.

Comply with all Method Statements and Risk Assessments that are prepared for all tasks to ensure safe working practices. Proactively support the ongoing and additional Health & Safety issues identified in the work place.

Ensure Housekeeping of ALL CBRE areas within contract are kept to CBRE Site Standard.

Ensure that any subcontractors are appropriately supervised, and comply with contractual commitments, and site operating processes.

To develop a good working relationship with all members of CBRE staff and clients staff.

Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment, and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.

Ensure a professional image of CBRE is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.

Ensure that professional and technical skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning.

Carry out any other duties deemed appropriate by your line Manager.

Support any out of hour's site emergencies or urgent works, as may be required.

Be prepared to assist at other sites within the Business Unit.

Working Hours

Working Hours Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00, with a one hour lunch break