Facilities and Systems Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Hopwas; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Wellbeing centre

Referral scheme

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is searching for a Facilities and Systems Engineer to maintain and refurbish buildings across campuses. This role entails performing preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring health and safety compliance, and documenting inventory management. Candidates should hold an 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification, relevant electrical installation qualifications, and possess flexibility and proactive approach to work. In return, the company offers generous annual leave, career development tuition reimbursement, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
• City & Guilds Level 2 and/or 3 in Electrical Installations preferred.
• Manual skills and refurbishment techniques knowledge needed.
• Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
• Manual refurbishment techniques knowledge.
• COSHH familiarity for equipment/chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish equipment across the estates portfolio.
• Monitor condition of buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and Inventory Management of assets.
• Refurbishment and Fit-Out projects on estates.
• Travel to other UK campuses and flexible hours.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installations

Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexibility and proactive approach to work

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

NVQ equivalent in Electrical Installations

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Facilities and Systems Engineer at GEDU Global Education

Department: Facilities

Location: Leeds

Type of Contract: Permanent

About Us: GEDU Global Education (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 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 GEDU Global Education UK estates portfolio. They will monitor the condition of buildings, undertake repairs and renovations, and assist Estates and Facilities in the planning of refurbishment projects. This role may require travel to other 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 “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 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.