Campus Maintenance Technician

GBS Group (UK); Shirley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Perks@Work discounts

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish buildings across its UK campuses. This role involves preventative maintenance, repairs, and project planning with flexible working hours. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications, experience in building maintenance, and a proactive attitude. The role offers competitive benefits including generous leave and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Must hold 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Demonstrates experience in building maintenance and M&E systems.
• Possesses a flexible and proactive work attitude.
• Flexible, proactive approach and can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment/chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider facilities team.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment.
• Monitor condition of GBS buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and Inventory management of assets and works.
• Support refurbishment and fit-out projects as required.
• Willingness to travel between campuses and work flexible hours.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

Experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Full clean driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

NVQ or demonstrable equivalent

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.

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. 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 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 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

Employee Testimonial

“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)

Equality, Diversity and 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.