Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship - Standard Level 2

This post holder will provide a safe and secure environment for the education of its pupils and the work of all staff. They will take pride in assisting to maintain all areas our site both internally and externally to a very high standard, and work in accordance with the construction industry practices and understand the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.

Key responsibilities will include:

Property Maintenance Repairs to include basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, tiling, plastering and decorating Carry out interior repairs where required such as to  walls, doors, doorframes or skirting boards, or plaster damage to internal walls, maintain plumbing and drainage systems, e.g. repair WC systems and leaking taps or unblock drains, maintain high levels of water hygiene, safely repair electrical installations according to legal requirements, e.g. replace damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses, carry out refurbishment or deep cleaning, and maintain the grounds and exterior of a building, including drainage and guttering Assist in the daily and seasonal maintenance of the site and equipment inside and outside, changing bulbs, door locks, decorating etc Support the Buildings Manager in facilities management by completing regular checks and keep records up to date Support the Buildings Manager and understand the safe use of tools and equipment Comply with Health and Safety, Fire regulations, manual handling, risk assessments etc Attend training courses as required Be committed to safeguarding qualification Assist in the daily and seasonal maintenance of the site and equipment inside and outside, changing bulbs, door locks, decorating etc Support the Buildings Manager in facilities management by completing regular checks and keep records up to date Support the Buildings Manager and understand the safe use of tools and equipment Comply with Health and Safety, Fire regulations, manual handling, risk assessments etc Attend training courses as required Be committed to safeguarding qualification

Training:
Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship - Standard Level 2 English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway West Herts College, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1HD Day release 

Training Outcome:
Strong potential of subsequent career prospects at Merchant Taylors’ School following successful completion of this apprenticeship, should an opportunity arise.

Employer Description:
Merchant Taylors’ School is a large Independent Boys’ School, situated in 286 acres of parkland in Northwood, Middlesex. The School was founded in 1561, is owned by the Merchant Taylors’ Educational Trust and moved to its present site in 1933. There are four distinct boys’ day schools on campus. The Nursery, the Pre-Prep & the Prep cater for 370 boys, while the Senior School has some 960 pupils. The School employs over 110 teachers and 160 Support staff across Merchant Taylors’ School. It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the Head Master. Merchant Taylors’ School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As this role will bring you into contact with children you are expected to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information on how the School uses personal data is set out in the School’s Staff Transparency Notice, which can be found in the Vacancy page of the School Website.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Problem solving skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Willingness to learn,Able to use own initiative,Flexible,Good timekeeping/Reliable,Not afraid of hard work,Able to lift variety of tools