Facilities Operations Engineer

Facilities Operations Engineer – GEDU Global Education Department: Facilities Location: Leeds Type of Contract: Permanent About Us: GEDU Global Education is a higher education provider offering sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. We deliver vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. The Role The Facilities Operations Engineer will maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GEDU UK estates portfolio. Responsibilities include monitoring building conditions, undertaking repairs and renovations, and assisting Estates and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects. This role may require travel to other campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations, including out-of-hours work. 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 and knowledge of refurbishment techniques. Flexible and proactive approach with a “can do” attitude. Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals. Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and within the wider facilities 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 coursesFlexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme, and more Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre, and more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme 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. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Education #J-18808-Ljbffr