Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship - The Windsor Boys' School

The Role:

The role involves both indoor and outdoor tasks throughout the year, with a focus on physical activities such as moving furniture and performing maintenance. Under the direction of the Operations Manager, work within the agreed annual maintenance plan in order to complete a cost effective maintenance programme. Agree with Operations Manager daily and weekly maintenance priorities and ensure work completed to required standard and within appropriate time scales.

 

Main Duties:

Secure the school site by unlocking and unlocking the school and disarming and arming the intruder alarm, particularly outside school hours, to prevent unauthorised access or damage. Litter picking, leaf clearing, emergency clean ups, gritting in icy weather. Perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including plumbing, heating, lighting, and painting. Conduct routine compliance checks to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently. Oversee the general presentation and upkeep of school grounds. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Identify and address hazards or report serious issues to the line manager. Complete required health and safety training. Be on-call for emergencies and alarm responses as needed. Safely handle, store, and manage cleaning and maintenance materials and equipment. Work closely with staff, pupils, contractors, and community members. Supervise contractors on-site to ensure safety and minimise disruption to school activities. Act as a key contact for neighbours and facility users, addressing issues and ensuring smooth interactions. Maintain records and complete associated paperwork within deadlines. Use the school’s compliance software to track and manage tasks. Work at The Windsor Boys’ School and occasionally at other schools within the Windsor Learning Partnership.

Training:

As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:

Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 2 Facilities Operative Diploma. On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals. Regular review meetings to track progress and development.

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 to Thursday 8am – 4pm and Friday 8am – 3:30pm - all with a 30-minute lunch break

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness