Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Employee referral scheme

Wellbeing centre

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is seeking an entry-level Building Maintenance Technician. The successful candidate will handle preventative and reactive maintenance, ensure health and safety compliance, and maintain documentation and inventories. Required qualifications include the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and a City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Installations. The company offers competitive annual leave, a workplace pension scheme, and various flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification is required.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or equivalent experience needed.
• Previous experience in building maintenance is mandatory.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements and safe handling of chemicals.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently or with the facilities team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on buildings.
• Manage health, safety, and compliance standards.
• Handle documentation and inventory management.
• Manage documentation and inventory for facilities.
• Support refurbishment and fit-out projects as needed.
• Travel and flexibility as required.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach to work

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving Licence

Education

City & Guilds LV2/3 in Electrical Installations

NVQ or equivalent experience

Job description

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

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 the equipment and chemicals being used


• Interpersonal skill and ability to work on your own but also 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

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Education

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.