Apprentice Assistant Site Operative

The Mast Academy Trust, Huddersfield, HD8 9JX

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, all year round. This role requires the ability to work on a alternating shift pattern, working 6:00 till 14:00 and 12 noon till 20:00.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 18 months
• Pay scale: Apprentice pay rate

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic Apprentice Assistant Site Operative to join our friendly and committed Estates Team within The Mast Academy Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in facilities and premises management. Through a Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will gain the knowledge, skills and hands‑on experience required to contribute to the smooth and safe operation of our school environments.

This role is based across all schools within the Trust. You will work alongside experienced site staff, benefit from structured training, and be encouraged to develop confidence and independence as you progress through the apprenticeship.

You will:

• Be keen to learn and develop within the facilities and property management sector
• Be organised, reliable and committed to delivering high standards across all tasks
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to teamwork
• Follow guidance well and respond constructively to feedback
• Prioritise safety and safeguarding at all times
• Show enthusiasm, resilience and a willingness to take on physical and practical tasks

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team across the Trust
• A structured Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship with off‑the‑job training
• A varied working environment across cleaning, maintenance, compliance and site support
• A Trust that values staff wellbeing and professional development
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Training in health and safety, compliance systems, safe working practices and more
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within the Estates and Facilities field

Working under the direction of the Trust Site Manager, you will support with:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site
• Carrying out routine compliance checks and safety monitoring using Trust systems
• Reporting defects and contributing to the safe management of buildings and grounds
• Assisting with minor maintenance, repairs and improvement tasks
• Ensuring equipment and cleaning materials are used and stored safely (COSHH compliant)
• Helping ensure the school environment is safe, secure and well presented for all users

You will receive full training in all aspects of the role, including safe manual handling, working at height (where appropriate), and operational procedures.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About The Mast Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: cgray@themast.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-mast-academy-trust

Arranging a visit to The Mast Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cgray@themast.co.uk.

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