Property Maintenance Engineer

Gbs Uk; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education provider in Coventry is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, planning refurbishment projects, and working flexible hours. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications, experience in building maintenance, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a supportive environment for professional growth with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

1-day extra leave per year of service

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work

Discounts platform and wellbeing centre

Reward and recognition programme

£500 award employee referral scheme

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• City & Guilds Level 2 and/or Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent NVQ.
• Experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
• Manual skills and knowledge of refurbishment techniques.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preventative and reactive maintenance of buildings.
• Monitor condition of buildings and undertake repairs.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.
• Documentation and inventory management.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance processes are followed.

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, 7:00am to 9:30pm, 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
• Travel and Flexibility

Qualifications

• 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

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 much more
• Discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 award employee referral scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

About GBS

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.

"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)