Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Pattingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Perks@Work discounts

Wellbeing centre and more

Referral scheme £500

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish its buildings. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, monitoring facility conditions, and assisting with refurbishment projects across campuses. Applicants should have relevant certifications and experience in building maintenance. The position also offers 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and additional perks including tuition reimbursement and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques.
• 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 and refurbish buildings across GBS UK's estate.
• Monitor the condition of GBS buildings and undertake necessary 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

Building maintenance experience

Manual skills and refurbishment techniques knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

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 “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

— 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Education