Property Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A higher education provider in the UK is seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across its campuses. The ideal candidate will have relevant electrical certifications, experience in building maintenance, and a proactive attitude. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, assisting with refurbishment projects, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Extra leave per year of service (up to 5 days)

Workplace pension scheme

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits such as Cycle to Work

Discounts platform and wellbeing centre

Reward and recognition programme

£500 employee referral award

Discretionary performance bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in building maintenance including M&E systems.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across estates.
• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Assist in planning refurbishment projects.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

M&E systems knowledge

Manual skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Full, Clean Driving License

Education

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, 7:00am 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)