Facilities Operations Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Polesworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Rewards programme

£500 referral scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking a Facilities Operations Engineer to maintain and refurbish buildings across their campuses. This role requires previous experience in building maintenance and will involve both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate a proactive attitude. Employees benefit from competitive leave, a pension scheme, and professional development opportunities. Join us to make a real difference in the educational landscape.

Qualifications

• Must have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience with M&E systems is essential.
• A flexible approach to work and a 'can do' attitude are required.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment.
• Monitor the condition of GBS buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Manage documentation and inventory for assets and works.
• Assist with refurbishment projects and fit-outs; travel between campuses as needed.
• Work a 40-hour week with flexible hours to minimise disruption.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 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: 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 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.

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 also as 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.