Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; 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 like Cycle to Work and Workplace Nursery

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Bonus and referral awards

Job summary

A higher education provider is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across their estates portfolio in the UK. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical certifications and previous building maintenance experience. This role involves monitoring building conditions, assisting in refurbishment projects, and requires a flexible approach to work, including travel to multiple campuses. Benefits include competitive annual leave, a pension scheme, tuition reimbursement, and various perks.

Qualifications

• Certification in electrical installations or equivalent qualifications is essential.
• Experience in maintaining M&E systems is necessary.
• Ability to perform manual tasks related to refurbishments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish facilities across the campus portfolio.
• Monitor building conditions and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and Inventory Management for assets and parts.
• Refurbishment and Fit-Out Projects to upgrade spaces.
• Travel to other GBS UK campuses as required; flexible hours.

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

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving Licence

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds Level 2/3 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 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. The role works 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 the equipment and chemicals being 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 much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, centre and much more
• Reward and recognition
• £500 employee referral award scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

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.

— Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)