Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Notton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits options

Employee referral scheme of £500

Perks@Work discounts

Employee referral bonus

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading global education provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across multiple campuses. The ideal candidate will possess 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and experience in building maintenance, especially mechanical and electrical systems. The role includes flexible working hours, a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, and a supportive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must hold 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience in building maintenance, including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Full, clean driving license required.
• Manual skills and refurbishment techniques.
• Flexible and proactive approach with a can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment/chemicals.
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across all GBS facilities.
• Monitor the condition of GBS buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and inventory management.
• Refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Travel between campuses and flexibility in schedule.

Skills

Flexible and proactive approach

Manual skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Tools

COSHH

Driving Licence

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.

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, 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, with occasional out‑of‑hours work as required to minimise disruption and ensure the smooth completion of maintenance tasks.

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 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.