Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Askham Bryan; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits including cycle to work

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK seeks a Facilities Maintenance Engineer. The successful applicant will manage maintenance, installation, and refurbishment projects across campuses. Key requirements include expertise in electrical installations and building maintenance, as well as a proactive approach to work. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity for professional growth with competitive benefits, including annual leave, pension scheme, and more.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th edition wiring regulations is essential.
• Experience in building maintenance with M&E systems is crucial.
• Knowledge of refurbishment techniques and manual skills necessary.
• A full, clean driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across facilities.
• Maintain building and equipment to safety compliance standards.
• Document inventory and undertake refurbishment projects.
• Monitor and plan for maintenance tasks with flexibility.

Skills

18th‑Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Electrical Installations certification

Building maintenance experience

Manual skills

Proactive approach

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Facilities Maintenance 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 & more.

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, 7:00 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 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 more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and 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.