Campus Maintenance Technician – GEDU Global Education
Location: Leeds | Contract Type: Permanent | Employment Type: Full‑time
Role Overview
The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer will maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio. The role includes monitoring building conditions, undertaking repairs and renovations, and assisting Estates and Facilities in refurbishment project planning. Travel to other GBS UK campuses may be required, and flexible working is expected to accommodate business operations. Work is 40 hours per week, covering campus operating hours from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, with occasional out‑of‑hours work as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across campus facilities.
- Maintain building and equipment, ensuring operational integrity.
- Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are upheld.
- Maintain accurate documentation and inventory records.
- Participate in refurbishment and fit‑out projects.
- Adapt to travel and flexible scheduling as needed.
Experience and Skills
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
- City & Guilds Level 2 and/or Level 3 in Electrical Installations, or equivalent NVQ, or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
- Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques.
- Proactive, flexible approach with a “can‑do” attitude.
- Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to work independently and within a wider facilities team.
- Full, clean driving licence.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays.
- 1‑day extra leave per year of service, up to 5 days max.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Tuition reimbursement for career development courses.
- Flexible benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme, etc.
- Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre.
- Reward and recognition programme.
- £500 award employee referral scheme.
- Discretionary annual performance bonus.
Equity Statement
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.