Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GBS Group (UK); Brighouse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across their campuses. The role demands flexibility, a driving license, and relevant certifications in electrical installations. Responsibilities include monitoring asset conditions and assisting in refurbishment projects. The position offers extensive leave, pension benefits, and a performance bonus, emphasizing a commitment to equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is required.
• Experience in M&E systems is preferred.
• Must have a full, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio.
• Monitor the condition of GBS buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist Estates in planning refurbishment projects.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Previous experience in building maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Flexible and proactive approach to work

Education

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

Job description

Multi Skilled 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 – 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 the condition of GBS buildings, 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. 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 a “can do” attitude
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals being used
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work independently but also as part of the wider facilities 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

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.