Premises Apprentice

Building & Grounds Maintenance:

To undertake general maintenance and remedial works in- house, ensuring that work is carried out safely and to a high standard To ensure that the grounds are clean, free of litter and hazards and maintained as required To ensure that all refuse is disposed of promptly and in accordance with legislation To carry out statutory site checks, maintaining records as required To ensure that building fabric and services are maintained in accordance with a planned maintenance plan To set up rooms and move furniture and equipment as directed by the Premises Manager

Health and Safety:

To ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and guidance so far as it relates to this post To implement any action plans to rectify any deficiencies identified through risk assessments To maintain records of servicing, maintenance and inspection To supervise contractors while working on the Academy site To report any hazards and/or defects to the Senior Premises Manager/Finance Resources Director To ensure that hazardous substances are used, stored and disposed of appropriately and that risk assessments are up to date and available To act as an academy first aider

Cleaning:

To ensure that all areas of the building are clean and ready for use To pick up litter and remove all debris (including snow and ice) from the grounds To ensure that all welfare areas are kept stocked and hygienically clean To ensure prompt removal of any internal and external graffiti

Security:

To manage the opening and closing of the Academy daily at the agreed times, ensuring that the Academy is available for evening and weekend use as required To be a key holder for the academy site To be responsible for general security and access control during working hours

Training:

Facilities Services Operative Level 2.

 

Training Outcome:

You would be fully supported in your career and professional development, including the ability to move into facilities management.

Employer Description:
We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems. You’ll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (Alternating shifts weekly of 6am - 2pm, 8am - 4pm or 12pm - 8pm).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative