Job Description

Main Purpose

To support the effective maintenance, safety, and smooth operation of the school premises and facilities. The Apprentice Facilities Operative will work under the guidance of the Site and Health & Safety Manager, learning practical skills and gaining experience in facilities management while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of the school buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Support routine statutory and other health and safety checks.

Help with setting up rooms and spaces for school activities, events, and meetings.

Following appropriate training; install, maintain or repair equipment and furniture.

Carry out basic repairs and report any issues with the building promptly to the Site and H&S Manager.

Assist in renovation/refurbishment projects during the school holidays.

Learn and apply safe working practices in line with school policies and statutory regulations.

Assist with monitoring and replenishing cleaning and maintenance supplies.

Carry out porter duties as required

Professional development

Help keep knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on your own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness.

Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school.

Complete all required apprenticeship training modules and assessments.

Gain practical experience in facilities management, health and safety compliance, and building maintenance.

Gain practical experience in the use of equipment and power tools needed for the role, with support from the school.

Receive mentoring and guidance from the Site and H&S Manager and other experienced staff.

Other Responsibilities

Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Comply with and assist with the development of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Be aware of and comply with all schools policies and procedures

Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all

Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the Schools and Trust

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and learning activities as required

The postholder may be required to carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the post. Whilst every effort is made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post each individual task undertaken may not be identified.

This job description is subject to review, in negotiation with the post holder at any time. However, an annual review of this job description and allocation of responsibilities will take place as part of agreed performance management arrangements.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: 15,392.00-24,454.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person