Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GBS Group (UK); Cudworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work

Employee referral award of £500

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Reward and recognition programme

£500 employee referral award

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish equipment across their UK estates. The candidate will ensure the functionality and safety of building infrastructure and assist in refurbishment projects. This role involves flexibility with travel across campuses, covering a 40-hour week, ensuring optimal service delivery for maintenance tasks. Ideal applicants will have relevant certifications, prior maintenance experience, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is essential.
• City & Guilds or equivalent NVQ in Electrical Installations required.
• Experience in building maintenance and M&E systems essential.
• Manual refurbishment skills and COSHH awareness.
• Driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish buildings and equipment.
• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance.
• 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 including M&E systems

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

Job description

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 the planning of refurbishment projects. This role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working. 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 used
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work on your own but also as 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 employee referral award
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Testimonial
“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.