Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Ilkley; Hybrid; 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 courses

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme

Perks@Work discounts platform

Reward and recognition programme

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in Ilkley seeks a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish buildings across their UK estates. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring health and safety compliance, and documentation. Candidates should have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and experience with M&E systems. Benefits include a competitive leave structure, pension scheme, and tuition reimbursement for career development courses. Flexible working hours are required to accommodate operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for the equipment and chemicals being used.
• Full, Clean Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GEDU UK estates.
• Monitor condition of buildings, undertake repairs and renovations.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.

Skills

Preventative and Reactive Maintenance

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Job description

Join to apply for the Facilities Operations Engineer role at GEDU Global Education

Department: Facilities
Location: Leeds
Type of Contract: Permanent

About Us: GEDU Global Education 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.

The Role: The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GEDU UK estates portfolio. They will monitor the condition of buildings, undertake repairs and renovations, and assist Estates and Facilities in the planning of refurbishment projects. Travel to other campuses may be required and flexible working is required to accommodate business operations. Working 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

• 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.