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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Role Level - Specialist
Location - Brentwood community hospital
Relationships
Internal: Team / Engineering
External: Clients / Suppliers
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Fabric Engineer will provide best-in-class fabric maintenance services, ensuring the hospital environment remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. The role requires delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric repairs in line with healthcare compliance standards and contractual obligations. The Fabric Engineer will work as part of the maintenance team to support service delivery, quality, and performance, underpinning JLL's vision for facilities excellence. This is a key hands-on role requiring strong teamwork, reliability, and practical skills.
Key Responsibilities
carry out general fabric maintenance tasks including painting (internal and external), minor carpentry repairs, filling and making good walls, and repairing door frames.
Working on CAFM system in real time, and reporting.
Conduct routine maintenance activities such as flushing taps, testing emergency lighting, and performing external and internal fabric checks.
Support the maintenance team in ensuring 100% uptime of building fabric and fixtures to meet hospital operational requirements.
Complete all work in accordance with health and safety regulations, infection control procedures, and client service level agreements (SLAs).
Maintain accurate site logbooks and update the CAFM system (e.g., Concept) with job completion records and compliance documentation.
Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly fabric inspections as required, identifying defects and reporting issues to the Facilities Manager or Supervisor.
Liaise with contractors and specialist service providers, ensuring quality of work and timely completion of tasks.
Support compliance upkeep by ensuring all fabric-related statutory inspections and audits are completed and documented.
Work collaboratively with the engineering and facilities team to maintain a safe and compliant hospital environment.
Demonstrate commitment to the team, reliability, and a proactive approach to supporting the hospital's operational needs.
Participate in emergency response activities and building shutdowns as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high standards of workmanship and customer service.
Develop and maintain a service team culture and improve of self-delivery / Self Perform
Work on smart systems to drive Energy performance,
Experience and Qualifications
High level of technical awareness within the FM and new building environments to include fabric engineering carpentry basic wood work – painting, making good of wood, metal, masonry.
Recognised trade qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., painting and decorating, carpentry, general building maintenance) or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in fabric maintenance within healthcare, facilities management, or similar environments.
Practical skills in painting, decorating, minor carpentry, and general fabric repairs.
Good understanding of health and safety requirements in a healthcare setting, including infection control and compliance standards.
Familiarity with PPM systems, CAFM systems, and logbook maintenance.
Strong team player with a committed and reliable work ethic.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet maintenance schedules.
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with hospital staff, contractors, and the facilities team.
IT literate with basic computer skills for logging jobs and updating maintenance records.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
