Mobile Fabric Engineer (South London)
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SE20 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
Summary
ROLE: Mobile Fabric EngineerLOCATION: South London (MET Police Contract)
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.We're looking for a Mobile Fabric Engineer to deliver high‑quality building fabric maintenance across a range of Metropolitan Police sites in South London.
Role Responsibilities
-Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive fabric repairs across designated MET Police buildings.
-Perform carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, plastering, and general building fabric maintenance as required.
-Complete minor repairs to fixtures, fittings, doors, walls, partitions, and building finishes.
-Ensure all work is completed safely, to a high standard, and in accordance with contractual SLAs and KPIs.
-Maintain accurate records using Mitie systems, including job sheets, asset updates, and compliance documentation.
-Liaise professionally with the client and site personnel, ensuring minimal disruption to sensitive environments.
-Diagnose issues, propose solutions, and escalate complex problems when required.
-Participate in the out-of-hours rota (where applicable) to support emergency call‑outs on police estates.
Required QualificationsApplicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role:
-Proven experience in a building fabric or multi‑trade position (carpentry preferred but not essential).
-Full UK driving licence (mobile role with van provided).
-Strong understanding of health & safety standards and safe working practices.
-Ability to work independently across multiple sites with excellent problem‑solving skills.
-Ability to pass and maintain Metropolitan Police vetting (essential) - which could take from 7-10 months
What's in it for you?
-A role with purpose—supporting critical MET Police estates across South London.
-Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, uniform, and full PPE provided.
-Access to Mitie's industry‑leading training, development, and career‑progression pathways.
-Employee benefits including discounts, pension scheme, life assurance, and wellbeing support.
-A supportive, collaborative environment where your skills make a real difference every day.