Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Aberford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits options

Employee referral scheme

Perks@Work discounts

Referral scheme £500

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish properties across their campuses. The role involves performing preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and managing various refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will hold relevant certifications and possess building maintenance experience, with a flexible approach to work. Attractive employee benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is essential.
• Experience with Mechanical and Electrical systems is necessary.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Flexible and proactive approach with a can-do attitude
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment/chemicals used
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team
• Full, clean driving licence

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across campuses.
• Monitor condition and undertake repairs of GBS buildings.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and inventory management
• Support refurbishment and fit-out projects
• Travel to other campuses 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

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

NVQ or equivalent experience

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Driving license

Job description

Facilities Operations Engineer

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Department: Facilities

Location: Leeds

Full-time, 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

What The Role Involves

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, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, with occasional out‑of‑hours work as required to minimise disruption and ensure the smooth completion of maintenance tasks.

• 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 License

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.