Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work

Employee awards and referral scheme

Discretionary performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across its UK estates. The role includes monitoring building conditions, managing repairs, and undertaking refurbishment projects, with travel to various campuses. Candidates should have expertise in electrical installations, building maintenance, and a proactive approach to work. A full, clean driving license is required. This position offers benefits including 25 days annual leave and a workplace pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is required.
• Experience or certification in Electrical Installations at Level 2 or 3 is needed.
• Previous maintenance experience, especially with M&E systems, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance across GBS properties.
• Manage building and equipment maintenance adhering to health and safety standards.
• Document and manage inventory related to maintenance tasks.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Electrical Installations certification (City & Guilds Level 2/3)

Building maintenance experience (M&E systems)

Manual skills and refurbishment techniques knowledge

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

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 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. 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, 7:00am 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 “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 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.