Facilities Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Ullenhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Employee referral scheme award

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across its UK campuses. Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance, monitoring building conditions, and assisting with refurbishment projects. Candidates should have relevant electrical certifications and experience in building maintenance. The role requires flexibility to work varying hours, ensuring the smooth completion of tasks while minimizing disruption. The company offers a range of benefits including generous annual leave and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems in building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Monitor the condition of GBS buildings and undertake renovations.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects across GBS campuses.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Interpersonal skills

Full Clean Driving Licence

Job description

Job Details

Department: Facilities
Location: Leeds
Type of Contract: Permanent

About GBS

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, assist Estates and Facilities in the planning of refurbishment projects, and may travel to other GBS UK campuses. This role requires flexible working to accommodate business operations and works 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 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 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

— 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.