Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Hagley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible Benefits scheme

Job summary

A leading higher education provider is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish equipment across their UK campuses. This role involves proactive monitoring of building conditions, undertaking renovations, and assisting in various facilities projects. Strong technical skills, experience in building maintenance, and a full clean driving license are essential. The position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations required.
• Experience with M&E systems in building maintenance is necessary.
• A proactive approach and good interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment.
• Monitor building conditions and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations

Experience in building maintenance

Manual skills for refurbishment techniques

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

Job description

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 building condition, undertake repairs and renovations, and assist Estates and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects. This role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations.

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 more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and 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.”

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.