Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Dickens Heath)

Gbs Uk; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education provider is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to perform installation, refurbishment, and repairs across its portfolio. Responsibilities include managing documentation, preventative maintenance, and assisting with projects. Ideal candidates should have certifications in electrical installations, experience in building maintenance, a clean driving license, and a flexible approach to work. This role offers various employee benefits and requires attendance in a fast-paced environment across multiple campuses.

Benefits

Extra leave per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development

Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
• Full, Clean Driving License is required.
• Proven experience or equivalent NVQ in electrical installations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across estates.
• Monitor the condition of buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance as needed.
• Manage documentation and inventory.

Skills

Travel and Flexibility

Health, Safety, and Compliance

Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques

Interpersonal skills

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Preventative and Reactive Maintenance
• Building and Equipment Maintenance
• Health, Safety, and Compliance
• Documentation and Inventory Management
• Refurbishment and Fit‑Out Projects

Qualifications

• Travel and Flexibility
• 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 and 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 both independently and as part of the facilities wider team
• Full, Clean Driving License

Benefits

• 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

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.

Testimonial

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)