Property Maintenance Engineer

Property Maintenance Engineer at GEDU Global Education

Department: Facilities

Location: Leeds

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.
Vision: Changing Lives through Education

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.

• Preventative and reactive maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Health, safety, and compliance oversight
• Documentation and inventory management
• Refurbishment and fit‑out projects
• Travel and flexibility as required across GBS UK campuses

• 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
• Flexible and proactive work approach with a “can do” attitude
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of the wider facilities team
• Full, clean driving licence

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• 1 extra day of 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 employee referral award
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

“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)

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.