Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Global Education; Saxton; On-site; 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

Reward and recognition programme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities. The role involves performing both preventative and reactive maintenance, ensuring health, safety, and compliance across campuses. Candidates should possess relevant electrical certifications and have experience with building maintenance systems. This position offers flexible working hours and numerous employee benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification is required.
• Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems is essential.
• Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across campuses.
• Undertake repairs and renovations of building and equipment.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Manual skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Flexibility and proactive approach

Full, clean driving licence

Job description

Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer – GEDU Global Education

Department: Facilities

Location: Leeds

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.

Vision: Changing Lives through Education

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. The engineer works 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 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 a “can‑do” attitude
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals used
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work independently and as part of the facilities wider team
• Full, clean driving licence

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 discount platform, wellbeing centre and more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 employee referral award
• 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.