Building Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Techscheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Wellbeing centre

Referral scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in Leeds is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance and refurbishment of its estates. Responsibilities include conducting preventative and reactive maintenance, monitoring facility conditions, and assisting with refurbishment projects. Applicants must possess 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and relevant experience. This permanent role offers competitive annual leave and benefits including a workplace pension and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification is mandatory.
• Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems is required.
• Full, Clean Driving License is essential.
• COSHH awareness and safe working practices essential.
• Full, clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across UK estates.
• Monitor the condition of buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Keep documentation and inventories up to date.
• Support refurbishment and fit-out projects as needed.
• Travel between campuses and flexible hours as required.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Strong interpersonal skills

Manual repair skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

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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 fabric and the 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 the planning of refurbishment projects. This role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations. They will work a 40-hour week, covering campus operating hours from Monday to Sunday, 7:00am to 9:30pm, with occasional out-of-hours work as required to minimise disruption and ensure the smooth completion of maintenance tasks.

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 to work with “can do” attitude.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for the equipment and chemicals being used.
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work on your own but at the same time part of the facilities wider 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 much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

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.