Building Maintenance Engineer

GBS Group (UK); Little Haseley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; 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 including Cycle to Work program

£500 award for employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to undertake maintenance and refurbishment activities across multiple campuses. Responsibilities include performing preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing documentation. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications such as the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and experience in building maintenance. This role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Certification in Wiring Regulations required.
• Experience with Electrical Installations or NVQ equivalent.
• Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain buildings and equipment across GBS UK estates.
• Assist in the planning of refurbishment projects.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Job description

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.

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, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, 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 ProjectsTravel 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 a “can do” attitude
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals used
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently while collaborating with 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 for 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.