Apprentice Level 2 Facilities Assistant
The Woodlands School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU34 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
31 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
26 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,114.00 Annually (Actual)
Apprentice Level 2 Facilities Assistant job summary
Apprentice Level 2 Facilities Assistant
Duration of Apprenticeship: 18 months
37 hours per week 52 weeks per year £11.98/hr (£23,114pa)
plus 27 days annual leave, Bank Holidays
This could be your first big step towards a career in Facilities Management! The Woodlands School is a specialist provision for children and young people with Autism and/or Social Communication Difficulties. We are looking for an Apprentice Facilities Assistant to join our busy Premises team, this is your chance to be part of an exciting opportunity!
Learn on the Job: Dive into a practical, 18 month training programme where you will learn from experienced professionals in a real working environment.
Get Qualified: Achieve a Level 2 Facilities Service Operative
Shape Your Future: Start at a Level 2 and have a chance to continue your career with further training and career development opportunities.
Join an excellent Team: Be a part of a strong Premises team dedicated to keeping The Woodland’s buildings safe, clean and efficient.
The Apprentice Facilities Assistant will be required to learn and assist the site Manager in the following areas:
To clean areas as required and to keep the school grounds free from litter and rubbish.
Keep stock and storerooms clean and tidy, with storage of potentially hazardous substances complying with COSHH regulations.
To follow the relevant procedures for ensuring that information and data is collected and recorded accurately thus enabling the production of reliable analyses and reports.
Assist the site Manager to undertake minor building works, maintenance, repairs, and general duties.
To learn to undertake basic handyperson duties as necessary (i.e. replacing light bulbs, securing broken windows).
Assist the Site Manager to ensure the school minibuses are maintained in a roadworthy condition and meet all legal requirements.
To assist the Site Manager to monitor all service contracts, ensure all contractors fulfil their contracts and their work to an acceptable standard.
To set out and clear away chairs in the school hall as required.
To ensure, through liaison with the school’s management team, that fire drills are carried out as necessary and that appropriate records are kept.
Non-routine cleaning as appropriate.
To undertake cleaning duties which occur during the school day and which cannot be left for cleaning staff.
To immediately clear up any hazard to students and staff (i.e. spilt chemicals, broken glass).
To clear up paved areas and playgrounds (i.e. by disinfecting drains, emptying litter bins and clearing grids).
To undertake porterage duties as required and to assist in the unloading of deliveries to the school and loading of deliveries from the school.
To learn the details of school health and safety and ensure the school complies with health and safety at work regulations to include training in the weekly legionella, fire alarm and emergency light testing.
To assist the Caretaker with locking up the site at the end of the day.
To gain familiarity with energy and water supply systems and monitor energy supplies.
Responsible for the use, maintenance and security of plant, machinery, equipment and electrical appliances based at school.
Undertake safeguarding and any other necessary training at appropriate level to the role.
What You Need to Succeed
Great communication skills and a positive attitude
Basic computer skills and an eagerness to learn
A genuine interest in hands-on, practical work
How to apply
School visits are encouraged.
This post is subject to the apprenticeship and eligibility criteria onto the programme.
Closing date: Once filled
Interview date: tbc
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. The Woodlands School is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Walnuts School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school follows safer recruitment procedures and all staff are subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau checks.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Woodlands School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Woodlands School website (opens in new tab)
An all age special school for children and young people with Autism or Social Communication Difficulties
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