Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Coventry)

GBS UK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education provider is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the upkeep of their estates portfolio. You will be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance, overseeing building and equipment maintenance, while adhering to safety and compliance requirements. The role demands flexibility and travel across multiple campuses in the UK, with a standard 40-hour work week expected. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary certifications and previous building maintenance experience, complemented with a proactive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery

500 award employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Certification in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is essential.
• Experience with Electrical Installations at City & Guilds Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Ability to conduct maintenance on building systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the estates portfolio.
• Monitor the condition of buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist with planning refurbishment projects and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance including M&E systems

Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Flexible and proactive approach to work

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 UKs 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, 7:00am to 9:30pm, 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 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.