Full-Time

Fabric Technician

Posted on 4/28/2026

BGIS

BGIS

5,001-10,000 employees

Global facilities management provider

No salary listed

London, UK

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)
Requirements
  • The GMO must operate within the Permit to Work system in accordance with BGIS Quality, Health & Safety procedures and client requirements (or approved client system).
  • RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) must be prepared, verified and checked by engineers, supervisor and contract staff prior to use.
  • The role requires compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure that routine fabric maintenance is carried out to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
  • Ensure that all reactive tasks logged are carried out to meet and exceed expectations and agreed service level agreements.
  • The GMO will be required to carry out all moves and changes that the client requires to be carried out.
  • Undertake painting, decorating, and a full range of DIY tasks to ensure the meeting of service levels and to maintain an attractive decorative environment.
  • Ensure the loading and unloading of stock, and appropriate and safe storage of relevant equipment, spares and deliveries.
  • Ensure effective lamping replacement is undertaken for all bulbs and tubes, and cleaning of lighting diffusers in line with BGIS electrical safety rules and LOTO process.
  • Assist the BGIS engineering team to ensure that all planned and reactive engineering activities meet and exceed both service levels and customer expectations.
  • Assist when requested with routine daily and weekly plant checks as detailed in the site log books.
  • Assist the Water Treatment Engineer in in the compilation of the Water Management System logbooks, as directed by site management.
  • Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared ready for supervisor/contract management sign off, and used for all tasks undertaken to ensure safe working practices always.
  • All RAMS are to be verified and checked by the engineers, supervisor and contract staff prior to use.
  • Ensure, where applicable, that comprehensive maintenance records are kept.
  • To undertake lone working when and where required, subject to passing satisfactory training and appropriate safety measure and control have been implemented.
  • To develop a good working relationship with all members of BGIS subcontractors and clients staff.
  • Ensure the provision of a safe & healthy working environment is met, including the wearing of uniform and appropriate PPE always.
  • To ensure compliance with all company and client policies and procedures, as well as client site policies, procedures and working arrangements, as required.
  • Ensure a professional image of BGIS and the client is presented to clients and visitors, and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted always.
  • Ensure that fabric and engineering skills are maintained through a commitment to personal development and life-long-learning.
  • Ensure that BGIS and the client storage area is maintained and kept safe and tidy.
  • Escort visiting subcontractors around site to ensure safe execution of service related tasks, and ensure RAMS are reviewed by the engineering teams and contract management according to company and client protocols.
  • Ensure the plant rooms under the responsibility of BGIS are locked always and kept in a clean and tidy condition.
  • To Ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
  • Please note that a GMO who has less than 4 years’ experience within the M&E industry will be prohibited from writing access & permits to work where RAMS have been signed off by the supervisor/contract manager. Those who fall into these criteria may attend PTW training but for knowledge only. No GMO will have the authority to write electrical permits.
  • Any other task as directed by the account management team.
  • Ensure the engineering team on site produce required near miss reports, dynamic risk assessments and detailed records of site activities, and ensuring any noncompliance is challenged and escalated where necessary.

BGIS provides facilities management and real estate services for buildings and real estate portfolios around the world. Its services cover the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and support needed to run workplaces and built environments, often bundled as integrated facilities management for clients.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Markham, Canada

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • BGIS partnered with Des Nedhe Group in May 2024 to form Ela Hultsi for APAC expansion.
  • BGIS acquired 100-strong UK maintenance firm from Briggs & Forrester, boosting mechanical capabilities.
  • CCMP invested via CCMP III CV in 2022 to fuel BGIS growth post-2019 acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • CCMP exits BGIS via sale or IPO in 6-12 months, causing operational upheaval.
  • JLL undercuts BGIS healthcare contracts, eroding 20-30% market share in 12-24 months.
  • CBRE acquires Emcor UK, sidelining BGIS operations and dropping 15% revenue in 18-24 months.

What makes BGIS unique

  • BGIS delivers technology-enabled integrated facilities management across healthcare, education, and government sectors.
  • BGIS pioneered as 1992 joint venture of Johnson Controls and Brookfield Properties in Canada.
  • BGIS employs over 10,000 staff globally with engineering-focused sustainability expertise.

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Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-5%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

-5%
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Dec 5th, 2024
100-strong building services maintenance firm acquired from Briggs & Forrester Group

A national mechanical and electrical building services maintenance company which employs more than 100 people and forms part of Briggs & Forrester Group has been acquired. The deal was…

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May 23rd, 2024
BGIS and Des Nedhe Group Form Partnership, Ela Hultsi Facilities Management

MARKHAM, ON, May 23, 2024 - BGIS, a global pioneer in real estate management services, is proud to announce its partnership with Des Nedhe Group, forming Ela Hultsi Facilities Management.

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