Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Bingley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Extra leave based on years of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible benefits options

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in Bingley is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to maintain, install, and refurbish facilities across multiple campuses. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, health and safety compliance, and occasional travel. Candidates must hold relevant certifications, have previous maintenance experience, and possess manual skills. Flexible working is required to accommodate business needs. This position offers generous benefits including annual leave and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience with M&E systems in building maintenance is necessary.
• Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work with a can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish equipment across the estates portfolio.
• Monitor conditions and undertake repairs in GBS buildings.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and Inventory Management.
• Refurbishment and Fit-Out Projects.
• Travel and Flexibility.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach to work

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving Licence

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations or NVQ equivalent

Job description

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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

Role Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative and Reactive Maintenance
• Building and Equipment Maintenance
• Health, Safety, and Compliance
• Documentation and Inventory Management
• Refurbishment and Fit‑Out Projects
• Travel and Flexibility

Required Experience & Skills

• 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

Benefits

• 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)

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.