Fabric Operative

January 6, 2026 | Comments Off on Fabric Operative

I am working with a client who have an exciting opportunity for a Fabric Operative to join their facilities team at one of the hospitals in Oxford.

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

The role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager
To apply trade skills and experience to ensure the satisfactory completion of allocated maintenance, breakdown repairs, installation, new and refurbishment works.
Undertake or oversee all fabric works and elements of statutory compliance
Carry out all fabric duties such as carpentry, painting & decorating, replacing ceiling tiles and laying carpet tiles
To undertake PPM and reactive works to ensure that all jobs are completed
To immediately report any potentially dangerous situations
To order materials and services using ordering system and to update records and job sheets to certify satisfactory delivery/completion
Carry out and record all required compliance checks such as Water Hygiene checks in accordance with ACOP L8 and Fire Door checks in accordance with BM TRADA and others
To oversee specialist sub-contractors by escorting round the building and monitoring work
Working 40 hours per week, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

What we need from you:

Must hold a Fabric or Carpentry qualification to minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and be able to carry out general fabric repairs (doors and panels)
Will possess varied fabric skills, including fire doors checks/repairs, door panels/fire stopping repairs and shower accessory replacements
Experience working in a healthcare environment is desirable
Essential to have an understanding of Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work
Strong customer service and communication skills, both written and verbal
Good understanding of Health & Safety
Understanding of the Maximo CAFM system is desirable
Able to work on own initiative as well as within a team; proactive, flexible, can-do attitude

If you are interested in this role as a Fabric Operative, please apply and we will be in touch.

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