Facilities Operative Apprentice - Tetherdown Primary School

Strategic Direction and Development - Demonstrate an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school relating particularly to the safety of children. Maintain clear communication within the team to ensure high standards of expectations are upheld Organisation - Follow agreed procedures for the efficient and effective running of the school on a day-to-day basis. Where needed, and with prior notice, work flexibly and proactively to carry out activities and duties to meet the needs of the school Premises - Ensure that the school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard of presentation and that these provide the best possible environment for teaching and learning To undertake repairs and redecoration as required, in accordance with agreed guidelines, using appropriate tools and equipment Leading and Managing Staff - Be responsible for a team of cleaning staff, holding them to account and promoting high standards of expectation Evaluation and Quality - Contribute to the review of processes and procedures in an endeavour to promote continuous improvement in quality throughout the school

Specific vacancy requirements: 

Strategic Direction and Development - To contribute to the life of the school and take part in any relevant training, particularly relating to the safeguarding and well-being of children To assist the Site Manager in developing a planned maintenance programme for the site To maintain and keep under review the security of premises, ensuring proper and regular patrols are undertaken and that alarms are properly maintained, used, reset as necessary and tested To keep under review all aspects of repairs and maintenance of the site and to advise the Site Manager on the need for minor and major repairs and maintenance To be responsible for ensuring the removal and porterage of furniture and deliveries within the school/site moving small items when this is within the reasonable capabilities of one person, following health and safety guidelines on manual handling of loads To support and contribute to the maintenance of emergency equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers) and the proper storage and use of any harmful machinery or toxic materials To be responsible for organising lost property and make available to parents on a regular basis To act as one of the main keyholders of the site, registered as such with the police, and to ensure that access to keys and the site is given only to authorised persons

Training:

You will work towards a Level 2 Facilities Service Operative qualification.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday 12pm till 7pm, Tuesday 12:15pm till 7:15pm, Wednesday to Friday 12pm till 7pm, Saturday every 2 weeks

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Reliable,Flexible,Hard-working