Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Services; Hockley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in England is looking for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to manage the maintenance, installation, and refurbishment of facilities across UK campuses. This entry-level, full-time role involves performing both preventative and reactive maintenance while ensuring health and safety compliance. Key benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a workplace pension scheme, and tuition reimbursement. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Certification in wiring regulations is mandatory.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems required.
• Familiarity with COSHH regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across UK estates.
• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects across multiple campuses.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installations

Experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and refurbishment techniques

Interpersonal skills

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.

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.

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

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.

— Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Education