via indeed · 24 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Mobile Fabric Engineer

Virtual Services Group
Glasgow Full-time
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Overview
We have an opportunity for a Mobile Fabric Engineer to join our technical team to carry out a wide range of routine planned preventative maintenance tasks as directed, and reactive fabric repairs to a portfolio of commercial, industrial, domestic and retail properties throughout Glasgow and surrounding areas. The role will seek to ensure all client properties are safe, compliant, operational and maintenance or repairs are successfully completed to the upmost quality, standards and competence. Virtual Services Group prides itself in responding to all client requests with a reliable and quick response. We also pride ourselves on the quality of our engineers, our professional advice, our M\&E engineering experience, our safety culture and the quality of service we deliver. Our engineers always play an integral part interacting with our clients and remain ambassadors in upholding the values of our company and brand.

Duties

  • Fire alarm weekly testing throughout selected properties.

  • Weekly building safety \& operational checks (i.e. fire escape routes, lighting, fire door/exits, lifts, extinguisher checks, plumbing, leak checks).

  • Monthly emergency lighting function tests.

  • Monthly water temperature checks.

  • Quarterly Showerhead disinfection.

  • Plumbing response to leaks, blockages, and non\-operational fittings.

  • Painting and decorating across selected properties as directed.

  • Door, window, gate and lock repairs ·

  • Floor repairs (carpet tiles, hard wood flooring, laminated or lino safety flooring.

  • Re\-lamping of lights within communal areas of each property.

  • General joinery repairs.

  • Minor grounds/civil works in access roads and car parks, slabs levelling etc.

  • Power washing external areas on site. ·

  • Assisting other engineers on planned maintenance, reactive and installation tasks.

  • Any other duties reasonably requested.
Skills
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a mobile maintenance role.

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience from a joinery/fit out role or plumbing services.

  • Adequate IT skills / Manage jobs on a PDA / Phone. (Tablet)

  • Complete Monthly Health \& Safety Documentation. (Ladders \& Vehicle Inspections etc.)

  • Manage SLAs \- First Time Fix etc.

  • Working at height training (ladders/step ladders)

  • IPAF \& PASMA Training

  • Legionella Level 2 Training

  • Asbestos Awareness Training

  • COSHH Training

  • Clean Driving License

  • Strong Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong communicator (oral and written)
What's in it for you?
  • A competitive salary \- £33\-35K (depending on experience)

  • Paid Travel Time

  • Enhanced Annual Leave 33 days.

  • On call allowance 1/6

  • Overnight allowance

  • Private Health Care Plan on completion of 3 months’ probation

  • NEST pension

  • Life Assurance

  • Opportunity to grow your skill set and develop professionally
Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: £33,000\.00\-£35,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company car

  • Company pension

  • Life insurance

  • Private medical insurance

  • Referral programme
Work Location: On the road

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