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 Facilites 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