Building Maintenance Engineer

GBS Group (UK); Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits like Cycle to Work

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in England is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across its campuses. Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance, monitoring building conditions, and supporting refurbishment planning. The ideal candidate should hold 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and have experience in building maintenance, particularly with mechanical and electrical systems. This role offers 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme, and various flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification is required.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installations preferred.
• Experience in building maintenance, specifically M&E systems is essential.
• Familiar with refurbishment techniques and basic project delivery

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on facilities.
• Maintain building and equipment condition across the campuses.
• Document maintenance activities and manage inventory.
• Documentation and inventory management for assets and works.
• Travel to GBS UK campuses as required and support out-of-hours work when needed.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, clean driving licence

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

Job description

About GBS

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more.

Our Vision

Changing Lives through Education.

Position Details

Department: Facilities
Location: Leeds
Type of Contract: Permanent

The Role

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer – maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio. Duties include monitoring building conditions, undertaking repairs and renovations, and assisting Estates and Facilities with refurbishment planning. The role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations. 40‑hour week, covering campus operating hours from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, with occasional out‑of‑hours work as required.

What The Role Involves

• Preventative and reactive maintenance
• Building and equipment maintenance
• Health, safety, and compliance
• Documentation and inventory management
• Refurbishment and fit‑out projects
• Travel and flexibility

Experience and Skills Required

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification
• City & Guilds Level 2 and or Level 3 in Electrical Installations, or equivalent NVQ, or demonstrable experience to the same standard.
• Previous experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
• Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques.
• A flexible and proactive approach with a “can‑do” attitude.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals.
• Interpersonal skills to work independently and as part of the facilities wider team.
• Full, clean driving licence.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days
• Workplace pension scheme
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and more
• Perks@Work discount platform, wellbeing centre and more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“GBS has been a good place for professional growth. I have received great support from managers and colleagues who have encouraged me to develop new skills and take on more senior roles. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.” — Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.