The apprenticeship will involve the day-to-day maintenance and repair of a range of properties. This can be routine maintenance through to emergency repairs using a wide range of trade skills.
You will work alongside other maintenance staff and skilled trades to complete the jobs. The apprenticeship will provide you with a great opportunity to learn and will give you valuable experience across a number of areas:
Identify risks and hazards and work to Health & Safety regulations
Complete maintenance and repairs using job sheets or job specifications
Use correct hand or power tools for the task
Clear away and dispose of waste safely
Use carpentry and joinery skills to compete minor repairs such as window and door frames
Painting and decorating a range of surfaces
Minor plastering repairs
Plumbing and drainage repairs, identify faults
Use a variety of materials for wall and floor tiling
Daily/weekly replenishment of the washroom/staff room consumables
Support the site manager to ensure that the school site and resources are safe, secure and well maintained
General porterage duties, including movement of furniture and equipment within the school, setting out tables and clearing away at lunch time
To be aware of and report any security risks to the Site Manager
To carry out other tasks as designated by the Site Manager and undergo training as required
Vehicle & fleet maintenance
Assist with community visits
Training:Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative standard.
This will be a blended delivery, a mixture of Microsoft Teams and face to face. All training will take place on site and within your working hours.
Ixion Holdings will complete functional skills where necessary and will ensure Health & Safety, British Values and Equality & Diversity is embedded throughout the course.Training Outcome:This role leads naturally into other fields such as facilities services, individual trades, building service engineer, facilities management and managing own school.Employer Description:Breakspeare is a forward thinking, active and popular special school with a diverse range of students. We have approximately 154 students on roll, aged between 2 and 19. All our students have Severe or Profound Learning Difficulties, in addition to which many have a complex medical, physical or sensory impairment; autism or speech, language and communication needs.
We are part of the successful Sunflower Federation, which was established in May 2017 and is formed of two schools, namely Breakspeare and Meadow Wood.
This is an exciting time to join us as we are expanding to meet the need for more special school places in Hertfordshire and are excited to have recently opened a new satellite unit in West Watford.
This post is based primarily at our Abbots Langley site, as the other two (Bushey & West Watford) have their own site mangers however some flexibility will be required especially to ensure complete coverage of the apprenticeship syllabus.
Planning permission has been granted for a brand-new school in Croxley Green which will replace the current Abbots Langley site. However, this is not anticipated to be ready until 2028 at the earliest.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm / 8am to 4pm.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Up to £27,500 + Great Benefits
A wonderful opportunity is now available to join a leading supplier of textile accessory brands to the business-to business personalisation industry.As the home of four leading textile brands, each with their own unique identity and philosophy, our client has established themselves as the go-to brand for quality, innovative products in the rebrandable accessories market, with over 3000 SKUs and approximately 500 styles across their range of headwear, bags, and accessories.The successful Supply Chain Coordinator will work closely with other departments to ensure the seamless movement of goods, maintain high service levels, and drive operational excellence.Alongside daily responsibilities, the chosen candidate will have the opportunity to gain a CIPS Level 3 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship. This provides industry-recognised skills to enhance efficiency, drive value, and support the ongoing success of our client’s supply chain. The ideal candidate is organised, highly ambitious with great attention to detail. They may have some administration experience and supply chain experience, although this is not an essential requirement.Key Responsibilities
Coordinate products and services through the supply chain.
Ensure achievement of supply chain quality requirements.
Apply continuous improvement techniques to supply chain practice.
Apply a structured approach to solving problems within the supply chain.
Compile reports to support the supply chain function.
Conduct supplier performance monitoring.
Use Data management systems to support supply chain operations.
Identify and manage risk that can impact on achievement of customer requirements.
Liaise with Finance to ensure payment is made in accordance with agreements.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to manage end to end supply chains.
Support inventory management activities.
Assist with end-to-end supply chain planning.
Identify and manage risks impacting supply chain operations.
Comply with industry, organisational policy and governing legislation and regulations
Skills & Experience
2 years’ previous experience within an administrative role
Commitment to completing a CIPS Level 3 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship.
Proficiency in MS Excel and experience using ERP systems
Highly adaptable to change, demonstrating a proactive approach
Ability to prioritise a broad operational agenda
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
A collaborative mindset with a positive approach to challenges
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal communication skills
English and Math GCSE level or equivalent.
Continued studies beyond GCSE level, either through academic or vocational courses is desirable.
Desirable Experience
Previous experience in a supply chain, purchasing, or logistics role.
Awareness of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Additional languages would be beneficial.
Company BenefitsBecause our client genuinely cares about their team members; they offer a fantastic range of benefits:
22 days holiday increasing with length of service
Birthday off – Additional to your annual leave
Private Healthcare Scheme
4% employer pension contributions
Life Assurance x4 annual salary to the loved one(s) you have nominated
Modern office space with free parking and free onsite electric vehicle charging points.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, highly organised Supply Chain Coordinator to join a successful business at a time of impressive growth in an important organisational role as part of a friendly, supportive team. A competitive, negotiable salary based on experience is on offer, in addition to an impressive employee centred benefits package and hybrid working. Apply now!....Read more...
