Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Cragg Vale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in the UK is seeking a Facilities Operations Engineer to manage maintenance for their properties. This role involves conducting preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and contributing to refurbishment projects. Ideal candidates will possess the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and have previous building maintenance experience. The position offers a full-time contract with various benefits, including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage documentation and inventory related to maintenance.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques

City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent

Previous experience in building maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Full, Clean Driving License

Job description

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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, 7:00am 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Education