Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Tamworth)

GBS UK; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education provider seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across their estate in the UK. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, as well as managing health, safety, and compliance. Candidates should have relevant electrical installation qualifications, prior experience in building maintenance, and a flexible approach to work. Competitive benefits include annual leave, pension scheme, and additional perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
• Full, clean driving license required.
• Flexibility in work and travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Manage documentation and inventory related to maintenance.
• Maintain health, safety, and compliance standards.

Skills

Electrical installation skills

Manual skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive work approach

Familiarity with COSHH

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent NVQ

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.