Average Fabric Technician salary in the UK

Metal Fabrication Technician | Old Basing | £35,000 - £40,000 Be part of a leading mechanical and industrial engineering company. Our client is looking for a Metal Fabrication Technician to join their team in Old Basing. You will be instrumental in producing and assembling various metal components and structures. Your work will be transferred to the assembly line and turned into a finished machine that is supplied to process lines in significant food, pharmaceutical and additive manufacturing industries worldwide. Your Role: Prepare and operate fabrication machinery. This includes: press brakes, plasma cutters, and sheet rollers.Perform welding and fabrication tasks using various methods such as MIG, TIG, and laser welding. Training on laser welding will be provided if required.Read and interpret technical drawings and CAD files to create sheet metal components.Use hand and power tools to assemble, clean, and finish products to specification.Collaborate with design engineers and production team members to improve fabrication processes and manage production challenges. Key Requirements: Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication and welding environment (TIG).A keen eye for detail with a commitment to producing high-quality, accurate work.Familiarity with relevant industry standards and a strong awareness of workplace health and safety practices.Experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings.Strong understanding of sheet metal materials, fabrication methods, and machining processes. £35-40k + Competitive package, generous holiday allowance and pension. If you’re passionate about craftsmanship and innovation, this is your opportunity! If you’re a motivated professional with a passion for metalwork, fabrication, and welding, we’d love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to be part of exciting, hands-on projects, collaborate with a supportive team, and grow your career in a fast-evolving department within our client's company.

Fabric Technician – Join a Leading London Institution ?? Location: Central London (Waterloo area)?? Department: Estates & Facilities – Engineering?? Salary: £34,179 – £37,546 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)?? Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (35 hours/week)?? Closing Date: 03 August 2025 About the Organisation Join one of the UK’s most respected higher education institutions, renowned for its vibrant campus life, commitment to excellence, and impactful research. The Estates & Facilities team plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for thousands of students, staff, and visitors. The Role We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Fabric Technician to support the maintenance and enhancement of our estate. This role is ideal for someone with a strong carpentry background who thrives in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. You’ll be responsible for: Delivering high-quality reactive and planned fabric maintenanceConducting fire door inspections and other PPMsCollaborating with contractors and in-house engineersEnsuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standardsMaintaining accurate records via our CAFM system This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly contribute to the smooth operation of a major London campus. What We Offer �? Generous annual leave?? Professional development opportunities??? Tools and training to support your success�? Excellent pension scheme?? A supportive, team-oriented environment?? Participation in a 24-hour on-call rota (with additional compensation) About You Essential: Carpentry qualification and proven experience in fabric maintenanceStrong knowledge of building services and maintenance practicesExcellent communication and customer service skillsConfident using digital tools (iPad, CAFM systems, Microsoft Office)A team player with a flexible, problem-solving mindset Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely certificationCity & Guilds/apprenticeship in a relevant tradeFirst Aid qualification

Randstad Construction & Property are working on behalf of a National Facilities Management company to find an experienced and collaborative Fabric Technician to join their team in Dundee. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out PPMs and reactive maintenance across multiple sites. Location: Dundee (mobile) Salary: Competitive (up to £35,000 depending on experience) Employment type: Full-time, permanent, Monday-Friday Key benefits: Annual holidaysEmployer pension(including bank holidays)Company sick payCycle to work schemeOvertime rates An average day will include the following: Respond to reactive works within the teamEnsure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescalesLiaise with Clients representatives with respect to maintenance & repair tasksUndertake site surveys & produce Works Requests, Method Statements & Risk Assessments for planned worksRepairs floor and wall coveringsResponsible for ceiling tile repairs and replacementsResponsible for other building and installation works as requiredAccountable for lighting, general lamp changes, Filter Changes AHU's / FCU's and Basic Plumbing requirementsComplete reactive, PPM jobs & projects in a timely mannerUndertake minor projects works An ideal candidate will have: Previous Fabric, Carpentry experienceExperience of working in high profile work environmentCity & Guilds or NVQ Equivalent in carpentryGood Customer relationship skillsAble to organise self to manage assigned tasks, determine material requirementsExperience of H & S procedures & requirements. COSHH, Working at Heights, Risk Assessment etc If this sounds like you please apply with your updated CV. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.