Building Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Cannock Wood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Job summary

A higher education provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish building fabric and equipment across its UK estates. The role involves performing preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and managing documentation. Applicants should have relevant electrical certifications and experience in building maintenance. Competitive benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must possess relevant electrical certifications and experience.
• Experience in building maintenance and refurbishment required.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are met.
• Manage documentation and inventory effectively.
• Travel to other campuses as required for maintenance tasks.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2 and/or Level 3 in Electrical Installations

Previous experience in building maintenance including M&E systems

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently

Full, Clean Driving License

Job description

Build Maintenance Engineer – GEDU Global Education

Department: Facilities
Location: Leeds
Type of Contract: Permanent

About Us: 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

The Role: The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer will maintain, install, and refurbish building fabric and equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio. They will monitor the condition of GBS buildings, undertake repairs and renovations, and assist Estates and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects. This role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations. It involves a 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 to minimise disruption and ensure smooth completion of maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 & 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 used
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work independently yet as part of the wider facilities team
• Full, Clean Driving License

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 discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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.