Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

1 extra leave day per year of service up to 5 days

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Nursery, Techscheme

Job summary

A higher education provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance and refurbishment of its properties. Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance, compliance, and documentation management. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical certifications and previous building maintenance experience. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, pension scheme, and flexible perks. A full, clean driving license is required for travel between campuses.

Qualifications

• Full, Clean Driving License required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements.

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 and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Building maintenance experience

Manual skills

Knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

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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.

The Role

The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer will maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio. Responsibilities include monitoring the condition of GBS buildings, undertaking repairs and renovations, and assisting Estates and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects. The role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations, covering campus operating hours from Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, with occasional out‑of‑hours work as required.

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 with a "can do" attitude.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for the equipment and chemicals used.
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work on your own and within the facilities wider 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

“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.