Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Services; Thorner; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible benefits options

Employee referral award

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to handle maintenance and refurbishment tasks across its campuses. The role requires flexibility in working hours and includes responsibilities like preventative maintenance, documenting inventory, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have relevant certifications, experience in building maintenance, and interpersonal skills for teamwork. Attractive benefits and a commitment to diversity are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid certification in Wiring Regulations.
• Experience with various electrical installations.
• Knowledge of building maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Maintain building and equipment per GBS standards.
• Assist in health, safety, and compliance initiatives.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive work approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills and teamwork

Full, Clean Driving Licence

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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 planning refurbishment projects. The 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, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, with occasional out‑of‑hours work as required to minimise disruption and ensure 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 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 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.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Education