Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Bramhope; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Tuition reimbursement

Cycle to Work

Workplace Nursery

Techscheme

Perks@Work

Wellbeing centre

Employee referral bonus

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading higher education provider in Bramhope is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish their facilities across the UK. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical certification and experience in building maintenance. Responsibilities include reactive and preventative maintenance, safety compliance, and documentation management. The role requires travel among campuses and flexible working hours. Competitive benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Certification in Electrical Installations is required.
• Experience in maintenance of M&E systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Manual skills with refurbishment techniques.
• Flexible and proactive attitude with a can-do approach.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals.
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Full, Clean Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on buildings.
• Manage documentation and inventory related to maintenance tasks.
• Inspect and repair GBS buildings and facilities.
• Documentation and Inventory Management for assets.
• Refurbishment and Fit-Out projects support.
• Travel to other campuses; flexible hours as required.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills in refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive work attitude

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

NVQ in Electrical Installations

Job description

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 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.

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 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.

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.