Apprentice Maintenance Assistant

Carry out general maintenance and minor works, including lamp changes, basic plumbing, small repairs, decorating and assembling furniture. Monitor the condition of buildings, fittings, equipment and outdoor areas, reporting defects and assisting with repairs as appropriate.  Support porterage, mailroom and facilities tasks such as moving furniture, handling post, waste disposal and recycling. Assist with grounds and cleaning duties, ensuring entrances and external spaces are safe, tidy and clear of hazards such as litter, leaves, snow or blockages. Maintain safe working practices, store equipment securely, work flexibly across college sites, and undertake additional responsibilities (e.g., Fire Marshal or First Aider) once trained.

Training:
Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours. Day release to attend college at NCC Hackney Campus (Postcode: N1 6HQ). Functional Skills (if required).

Training Outcome:

A permanent position may be available upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College, Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.

 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm. Routine fixed daily start and finish times across the hours of the college operation by agreement. (One hour lunch break).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience