Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education

Hopwas

Hybrid

GBP 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for courses

Flexible benefits program

Employee referral bonus

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across multiple campuses. The role includes preventative and reactive maintenance, compliance with health and safety regulations, and flexibility to travel as needed. The ideal candidate will hold relevant electrical qualifications and have experience in building maintenance. Key benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is essential.
Experience with M&E systems is advantageous.
Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Able to work independently and as part of a facilities team.
Clean driving licence held and available to travel.

Responsibilities

Maintain and refurbish fabric and equipment across campuses.
Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on facilities.
Monitor building conditions and assist with planning refurbishment projects.
Documentation and inventory management for estates assets.
Travel between campuses and support refurbishment projects.
Work flexibly to cover campus operating hours.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

Experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and refurbishment knowledge

Proactive approach to work

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full Clean Driving License

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 Electrical Installations

NVQ or equivalent

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 a "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 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.

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