Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice - University of Oxford Building Fabric Team

As a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice, you will embark on a comprehensive 18 month training program as part of a 2 year employment contract. This program will cover all aspects of the role and will be delivered through a combination of in-house training and block-release or other distance learning methods provided by Abingdon and Witney College. 
 
Upon completion, you will earn a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship, which is within the construction and the built environment sector. 
 
College attendance and successful completion of these studies is an essential requirement of this Apprenticeship. 
 
The DLO Building Fabric team carry out:

Repairs and maintenance of all building fabric items Supervision of specialist contractors Painting and decorating Tiling Plastering Carpentry, including door/window repairs or replacements, locks, closers, shelving, and office alterations Lamp changing Basic plumbing Bricklaying and brick pointing Glazing and sash cord repairs  Minor groundworks, such as repairs to manholes, kerbs, and paving Cleaning gutters and drains Small refurbishments, including toilet and kitchenette facilities, with the assistance of other DLO operatives (e.g., electricians and plumbers) 

The team are based in the DLO offices on South Parks Road and the Andrew Wiles Building workshops. They are required to carry out work across the University Estate, primarily in Central Oxford. The team collaborates closely with other DLO teams (Mechanical, plumbing and electrical) and the wider Building Fabric Team, including building inspectors and building heritage & conservation surveyors. 
 
Responsibilities:

Follow instructions from an experienced Property Maintenance Engineer, Building Maintenance Operative, Building Fabric Team Leader, or the wider Estates Building Services Team to independently complete basic building fabric repairs and reactive tasks in accordance with SLA targets Safely operate basic equipment and seeking assistance from an experienced Property Maintenance Engineer, Property Maintenance operatives and Building Fabric Team leaders when required Communicate back to your line manager, any problems for extra advice and on completion of tasks set Ensure that the work environment and equipment is kept organised, clean, tidy and secure Use the handheld technology provided to record Health & Safety Pre-work checks and all maintenance activities. Training will be provided Learn to complete records and paperwork in line with statutory testing and other processes Work under instruction and having regard to safe working practices as set out in Risk Assessments and Method Statements Liaise with building users to ensure that they are kept fully informed of the location and progress of all building fabric works within their building To select, within limits, materials and equipment and order parts agreed via Purchasing team With support understand and be familiar with all relevant safety documents and to undertake any relevant health and safety training and to work in accordance with this Attend all day and block courses in line with your apprenticeship 
Undertake ongoing compulsory training per Estates Services training matrix for health and safety compliance To embrace and actively promote Estates Services vision and values Carry out such other comparable duties as may be required by your Line Manager

Training:

Duration:

15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

Delivery model:

Work-based training with the employer Eleven weeks of block release at Abingdon & Witney College's Bicester Construction Skills Centre (plus induction/revision days) On-site assessment visits every other month throughout the apprenticeship Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

Multiple choice knowledge test Practical assessment Professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence and short research assignment

Training Outcome:

Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.

Employer Description:
We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 16,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles. Our apprentices are never on their own and will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region. We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday full-time. Times to be confirmed. This is an 18 month apprenticeship within a two year employment contract.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,MS Excel, Outlook and Word,Proactive 'can-do' approach,Willing to learn new skills,Adaptability,Punctuality and time keeping