Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Hartshill; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits platform

Reward and recognition programme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Referral scheme

Job summary

A prominent education institution is seeking a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish buildings across its UK campuses. The candidate will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, handle building and equipment upkeep, and support refurbishment projects. Candidates must have relevant electrical qualifications, manual skills, and a proactive approach. The position offers a full-time contract with a variety of employee benefits including annual leave and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience equivalent to City & Guilds in Electrical Installations.
• Ability to carry out preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems is essential.
• Ability to perform refurbishment techniques and manual tasks.
• Flexible, proactive attitude with a can-do approach.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals.
• Full, clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install and refurbish fabric and equipment across UK estates.
• Monitor condition of GBS buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and Inventory Management
• Refurbishment and Fit-Out Projects
• Travel and Flexibility

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Facilities Operations Engineer

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 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 with a “can‑do” attitude
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for 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 much more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Industry

Education