Facilities Operations Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible benefits options

Employee referral award

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish its building equipment across multiple campuses. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, health and safety compliance, and collaboration with the wider facilities team. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical installations and building maintenance, alongside a proactive attitude and flexibility for varied working hours. Benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance and refurbishment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive mindset with flexibility in working hours

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish building equipment
• Monitor and report on building condition
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach to work

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

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 UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare and more.

Vision: Changing Lives through Education

The Role: 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.

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 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 more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and 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.