Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

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.

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 building fabric and equipment.
• Building and equipment maintenance, including M&E systems.
• Health, safety and compliance monitoring.
• Documentation and inventory management of tools and materials.
• Refurbishment and fit‑out projects, supporting planning and execution.
• Travel to other campuses and flexible availability to meet business needs.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
• City & Guilds Level 2 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.
• Familiarity with COSHH requirements for equipment and chemicals.
• A flexible and proactive “can‑do” attitude.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as part of the wider facilities team.
• Full, clean driving licence.

• 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, Techscheme and more.
• Perks@Work discount 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.

— Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee)