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Caretaker Apprentice

Key responsibilities in the role of Caretaker include: Participate in and ensure that the site is kept clean and tidy inorder to minimise risks to the health and safety of those usingthe school site, and to ensure the activities of the school cantake place in an environment suited to learning Contribute to maintaining the site in a good state of repair andmaintaining heating and lighting, to minimise risks to the healthand safety of those using the school site and to ensure that theactivities of the school take place in an environment suited tolearning Where required and/or trained to undertake emergency and firstline repairs e.g. electrical work, plumbing and heating, paintingand decorating, carpentry and joining, glazing etc Liaise with the Lead Caretaker in the preparation of long andshort term maintenance programmes Secure all school buildings and set alarm systems when school isnot in use to protect the building and its contents, and providesafe access to buildings and classrooms in the event of snow,minor floods and similar emergency situations, initiatingemergency services procedures when needed Responsible for holding keys to the school premises, lock andunlock at appropriate times, prevent trespass and the parking ofunauthorised vehicles within the premises Have responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of adesignated area of the school. Manage any health & safetyissues or general repairs required. Once expenditure isauthorised make arrangements with contractors as necessary.Refer to the Lead Caretaker or Estates Manager if necessary Establish and maintain monitoring procedures to ensure that theschool site is kept in a good state of repair, clean, safe andstocked with all necessary cleaning and maintenance supplies.Take responsibility for raising any issues initially with the LeadCaretaker, the staff concerned or with the contractor asappropriate to achieve improved performance Contribute to the Trusts objectives of contribute towards theTrusts objectives of ensuring the safety and security of all schoolusers and visitors and achieving greater value for money in themaintenance of the buildings and site through, for example, themanagement and monitoring of utility services and advising onincreased efficiency of the service inspections/fault finding Training: The training will be in the workplace and one day a week at MITSkills Brentford/Syon Lane training centre Training Outcome: Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship Once the apprenticeship is completed the apprentice may wish to pursue trade specific qualifications Employer Description:At the Enlighten Learning Trust we believe that education can help bring about social change. We aim to realise that potential by building and supporting a network of schools that not only provide excellent education, but redress inequalities of access and opportunity, inspire and foster aspiration, and nurture the enjoyment of learning, creative expression, and practical application.Working Hours :Working Monday to Friday and hours to be within 06:30 to 19:30.   Standard hours to be agreed but flexibility required to vary start and finish times and occasionally work later into the evening to support school events.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative ....Read more...

Site Facilities Apprentice @ Albert Pritchard Infants and Wood Green Junior Federated Schools

To assist the Senior Site Manager with:  General tidying up Movement of equipment around school Cleaning around the school Collection and delivery of items delivered to the school Collecting leaves and rubbish Painting Maintenance where applicable Removing the rubbish from the cleaners Emptying clinical waste bins Regular checking and cleaning of storage areas To report any unsafe equipment or area of the building to the caretaker or facilities manager Keeping paths and driveways clear from ice/snow To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work regulations To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and for others affected by his/her work and to co-operate with the employer in ensuring health and safety responsibilities are carried out This list is not exhaustive.Training: At the end, you will gain a Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship Standard This will include any Functional Skills as appropriate The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% off the job training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality & Diversity Other mandatory qualifications: Level 2 Facilities Services Principles Ofqual regulated Facilities services operative/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Training Outcome: The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities Employer Description:Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm, with a 30 minutes lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Proactive,Able to work outdoors,Able to climb a ladder,Able to lift/move heavy items,Conscious of health and safety,Flexible with working hours ....Read more...