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Fabric Operative

Job in Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1, England, UK
Listing for: Equans UK & Ireland
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Building Maintenance, Carpentry
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24000 - 32000 GBP Yearly GBP 24000.00 32000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Fabric Operative to join our facilities team at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. This is a permanent full‑time position working 40 hours per week from 8 am to 5 pm, 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
The person:
  • 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
Our excellent benefits package includes:
  • Company share scheme
  • 2 paid volunteering days a year
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Employee assistance programme

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

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