Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Services

England

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits like Cycle to Work and Techscheme

Employee referral scheme

Wellbeing centre

Referral program

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A UK education provider is looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer based in Leeds. The role involves maintaining and refurbishing facilities across various campuses. The ideal candidate should have experience in building maintenance, specifically with electrical installations and a proactive approach to work. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, pension schemes, and opportunities for professional development. Flexibility in working hours is required to ensure effective maintenance operations.

Qualifications

Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
City & Guilds Level 2 and/or Level 3 in Electrical Installations preferred.
Experience in building maintenance with M&E systems is necessary.
COSHH knowledge for equipment and chemicals used.
Flexible and proactive approach with a can-do attitude.
Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across sites.
Undertake repairs and renovations as needed.
Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
Ensure health, safety and compliance standards.
Maintain documentation and inventory.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving Licence

Education

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

Driving Licence

Tools

none

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.

The Role: The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and the 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, 7:00am to 9:30pm, 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 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

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.

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