Building Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Whittington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Employee referral scheme with a £500 award

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Building Maintenance Engineer to maintain, install, and refurbish facilities across their campuses. This entry-level full-time role includes responsibilities such as preventative and reactive maintenance, documentation, and inventory management. The ideal candidate should possess relevant electrical certifications, previous maintenance experience, and a proactive approach to work. Benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and various flexible perks.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is mandatory.
• Experience in electrical installations or equivalent qualifications.
• Proficient in maintenance and refurbishment tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish facilities across campuses.
• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Document and manage inventory.

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

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving Licence

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 equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio. Responsibilities include monitoring building condition, undertaking repairs and renovations, and assisting Estates and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects. The role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations. The engineer will work a 40‑hour week, covering campus operating hours 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 a “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 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 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 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Education