Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Highburton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits including Cycle to Work

£500 award employee referral scheme

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Tech

Perks@Work discounts

Reward and recognition programme

Referral scheme £500

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading education provider in Highburton is looking for a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across their UK campuses. The position involves monitoring building conditions, undertaking repairs, and assisting in refurbishment projects while working flexible hours. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and a background in building maintenance. A comprehensive benefits package includes annual leave, pension scheme, and tuition reimbursement, making this a promising opportunity for career development.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
• Experience in building maintenance, particularly with M&E systems.
• Full, clean driving license is necessary.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish equipment across multiple sites.
• Monitor building conditions and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects and work flexible hours.
• Documentation and Inventory Management
• Refurbishment and Fit-Out Projects
• Travel and Flexibility

Skills

Preventative and Reactive Maintenance

Building and Equipment Maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Manual skills for refurbishment techniques

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Flexible attitude

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Job description

Facilities Operations Engineer at 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

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.

Responsibilities

• Preventative and Reactive Maintenance
• Building and Equipment Maintenance
• Health, Safety, and Compliance
• Documentation and Inventory Management
• Refurbishment and Fit-Out Projects
• Travel and Flexibility

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits and Compensation

• 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 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)

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.