Apprentice Site Assistant - Blossom Federation
Security
• Assist the Site Manager in safeguarding the school and hub premises, staff, pupils, and visitors by taking all reasonable steps to prevent loss or damage.
Health & Safety
• Keep all areas, especially fire escape routes, clear of obstructions and ensure fire doors are secure and accessible.
• Respond appropriately to fire alarms and emergencies such as leaks, flooding, fires, and breakages.
Maintenance:
• Support the upkeep of the school and hub buildings, grounds, engineering services, and equipment.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe working order.
• Identify and eliminate hazards from damaged surfaces or fixtures, making areas safe until repairs are completed.
• Conduct visual inspections of electrical fittings; replace bulbs, fluorescent tubes, shades, and domestic fuses.
• Synchronise clocks and time switches.
• Perform minor repairs to furniture and fittings (e.g. desks, chairs, doors, windows).
• Clean and unblock drains, gullies, WCs, basins, and sinks.
• Address defects listed in the site log and notify the Site Manager.
• Support the development and execution of preventative maintenance programmes.
• Install wall-mounted fixtures using appropriate tools and fixings (e.g. shelves, boards, coat hooks).
• Source materials and equipment from local suppliers.
• Carry out basic carpentry tasks, including cutting and fitting timber and board materials.
• Re-secure door hinges, mouldings, and furniture; repair windows, floor coverings, ceramic tiles, and fencing.
• Undertake internal and external redecoration under supervision.
• Conduct minor roof repairs where safe access is available.
• Supervise contractors on site, ensuring compliance with safety rules and specifications.
• Complete and record risk assessments for hazardous activities.
Cleaning
• Maintain cleanliness across the school and hub grounds through daily litter inspection and graffiti removal.
• Clear leaves, snow, moss, and debris; apply salt or other treatments as needed.
• Weed external areas weekly, including the use of approved treatments
Building Engineering Services
• Report unresolved faults and defects to the Site Manager and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Minimise disruption from heating or lighting failures.
• Replace expired lamps and starters; switch off unnecessary lighting
• Maintain fire and security systems, including replacing damaged break-glass covers.
• Reset electrical circuit breakers and investigate underlying issues.
• Bleed radiators and perform minor plumbing repairs to reduce water waste.
Training:
This apprenticeship is delivered as a weekly day release. You will be required to attend college once a week at Stratford E15.
L2 Property Maintenance Operative Behaviour, Skills and KnowledgeTraining Outcome:
There is an opportunity to secure a permanent position after successfully completing the apprenticeship. This is dependent on budgets.
Employer Description:
The Blossom Federation (named in July 2022) has been working together in various forms since 2014. The London Borough of Hackney is very pro schools collaborating and have actively encouraged the bringing together of schools. Beginning with Sebright's partnership with Daubeney, then with Lauriston and the formulation of the Children's Centers, Robin Warren joined as Executive Head Teacher in January 2021. Blossom began a partnership with Colvestone Primary School in September 2022, bringing in a new Head of School from within the Federation and providing the support and growth needed to help the school flourish. Sadly, due to falling roll, Hackney decided to close Colvestone in July 2024. This was a very successful partnership for two years and the school was left in a very strong position, including a ‘good’ Ofsted. Many staff from the school also joined our other Blossom Schools.
Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 10am - 6:15pm with one hour for lunch.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness