Facilities and Systems Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Hagley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits and discounts

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Techscheme and Perks@Work discounts

Wellbeing centre

Referral scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Facilities and Systems Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across multiple campuses. This role involves performing preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance, and supporting refurbishment projects. Candidates should hold relevant electrical certifications and have a flexible approach to working hours. The position offers attractive benefits including 25 days of annual leave and additional perks.

Qualifications

• Must have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience in maintaining M&E systems is required.
• Proficiency in refurbishment techniques is necessary.
• Flexible, proactive approach with a can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across GBS estates.
• Monitor and undertake repairs and renovations in buildings.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects and provide reactive maintenance support.
• Travel to other GBS UK campuses as required; work a 40-hour week.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach to work

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Driving license

Education

City & Guilds L2 in Electrical Installations

City & Guilds L3 in Electrical Installations

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Facilities and Systems Engineer

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 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

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.