Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Boston Spa; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work

Discretionary annual performance bonus

£500 award for employee referral

Cycle to Work

Workplace Nursery

Techscheme

Perks@Work discounts

Wellbeing centre

Reward and recognition

£500 employee referral reward

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish equipment across various campuses. This role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, documentation management, and flexibility for travel. Candidates must have relevant electrical qualifications, experience in building maintenance, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, and various employee perks, fostering professional growth and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• City & Guilds Level 2 and/or Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent.
• Previous experience in building maintenance required.
• Flexible and proactive approach with a 'can-do' attitude.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across GBS estates.
• Monitor building conditions and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and inventory management.
• Travel between campuses as required.
• Work across campus operating hours with occasional out-of-hours work to minimise disruption.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent NVQ

Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems

Knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, clean driving licence

Education

City & Guilds L2/L3 in Electrical Installations or NVQ

Job description

Join to apply for the Facilities Maintenance Engineer role at GEDU Global Education.

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 building conditions, undertake repairs and renovations, and assist Estates and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects. This role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations. Work is 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 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
• Flexible and proactive approach with a “can‑do” attitude
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of the facilities 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 for 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.