Property Maintenance Engineer

GEDU Services; Northgate; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Tuition reimbursement for career development courses

Flexible benefits platform

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Flexible benefits

Perks@Work discounts

Wellbeing centre

Referral scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A higher education provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain and refurbish facilities across multiple campuses. Responsibilities include preventative and reactive maintenance, health and safety compliance, and documentation management. Ideal candidates will have 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification and relevant experience in building maintenance. The role offers competitive annual leave, pension scheme, and other flexible benefits, fostering a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified in 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• Experience or qualifications in Electrical Installations.
• Prior experience in maintenance of M&E systems required.
• Flexible, proactive attitude with a can-do approach.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance across facilities.
• Oversee building and equipment upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Documentation and inventory management.
• Travel between campuses as required and work across extended hours.

Skills

18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification

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

Previous experience in building maintenance

Manual skills and refurbishment techniques knowledge

Flexible and proactive approach

Familiarity with COSHH requirements

Interpersonal skills

Full, clean driving licence

Education

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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

Job description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

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 UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare – and more.

Our Vision: Changing Lives through Education

The Role: The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will maintain, install and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio. The role involves monitoring the condition of GBS buildings, undertaking repairs and renovations, and assisting Estates and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects. The position may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and involves flexible working to accommodate business operations. It is 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.

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 with a “can do” attitude
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for the equipment and chemicals used
• Interpersonal skill and ability to work on your own and as part of the facilities wider team
• Full, clean driving licence

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, tech scheme and more
• Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and 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.