Harefield School - Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship

To assist with the unlocking and securing of the buildings and site as required To assist with the reactive and planned maintenance tasks of the buildings and grounds, involving plumbing, carpentry, light replacement, furniture construction, drainage, decorating, cleaning, etc. To assist and respond to maintenance requests arising from the school’s helpdesk ticket system Prioritising where necessary and completing jobs efficiently and proactively To fully assist the Premises Manager in all and any aspect of site management, including access and security, general repairs and maintenance, as well as health and safety, as required from time to-time To assist with events and setting up/take down of furniture and equipment as required To liaise with Heads of Department, Leadership, contractors and other staff, as needed, letting them know approximate timings and any impact on their areas informing staff if work cannot be done and of any workarounds To take the lead in delivering small works and minor projects To assist in the planning and running of key school events, such as Open Evenings To patrol site to check for hazards Ordering goods for the school

Desired skills, qualities and qualifications:

Communication skills (both orally and in writing) - the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others Ability to develop new ideas Personal impact and presence Energy, determination and perseverance Self-confidence Enthusiasm and commitment Reliability and integrity A level of physical fitness to facilitate the requirements of the post Personal pride in their work with a “can do” attitude

Training:
Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship Standard 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 to Friday 8.00am - 3.42pm with a 20 minute lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Ability to follow instructions,Enthusiasm and commitment,Reliability and integrity