Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer

Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer

Company: GEDU Global Education

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

Role Overview: The Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer will maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio. The role involves monitoring building conditions, undertaking repairs and renovations, and assisting Estates and Facilities in planning refurbishment projects. Travel to other campuses may be required and flexible working is expected. The position is a 40‑hour week with campus operating hours Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am–9:30 pm, including occasional out‑of‑hours work.

• Preventative and Reactive Maintenance
• Building and Equipment Maintenance
• Health, Safety, and Compliance
• Documentation and Inventory Management
• Refurbishment and Fit‑Out Projects
• Travel and Flexibility

• 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 used.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of the facilities wider 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 discounts platform, wellbeing centre and more
• Reward and recognition programme
• £500 employee referral award scheme
• Discretionary annual performance bonus

Employee Testimonial: “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 provides 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.