Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

GEDU Global Education; Feckenham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexible Benefits, including Cycle to Work

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Job summary

A global education provider seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician for their UK estates. This role involves preventive and reactive maintenance, ensuring health and safety compliance, and collaborating with teams for refurbishment projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant electrical certifications and experience in building maintenance. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Level 2/3 Electrical Installations certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with M&E systems in building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish facilities across GBS estates.
• Monitor building conditions and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems

Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Interpersonal skills

Full, Clean Driving License

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 & 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, 7:00 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 a "can do" attitude


• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for the equipment and chemicals used


• Interpersonal skill and ability to work independently as much 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

"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.