Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Cawood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work and more

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Referral scheme £500

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading higher education provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across campuses. This role includes performing preventative and reactive maintenance, documenting facility conditions, and assisting in refurbishment projects. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications, prior experience in building maintenance, and a proactive attitude. This position offers competitive annual leave, a workplace pension scheme, and tuition reimbursement, among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Demonstrable experience or equivalent qualifications in electrical installations.
• Experience with Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) systems required.
• Familiar with COSHH requirements for chemicals/equipment.
• Flexible and proactive with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Full, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across the estates portfolio.
• Monitor the condition of buildings and undertake necessary repairs.
• Assist in the planning of refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and inventory management for facilities assets.
• Refurbishment and fit-out project support.
• Travel to other campuses and flexible working hours.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Education

City & Guilds L2/3 Electrical Installations

NVQ in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)

Job description

Facilities Operations Engineer – GEDU Global Education

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

Job Description

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, 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

Employee Testimonial

"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)

Equal Opportunity

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.