Apprentice Site Officer

Our site team plays a crucial role to support our academies. You will be part of an exceptional support network that makes a difference to our children's’ educational experience – which is at the heart of everything we do. 

The purpose of this role is to provide a service to regional sites consisting of premises security, lighting, heating, cleaning, general maintenance, operation of plant, porter and handy person duties.

Key responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Site Manager, this post holder will be trained to be accountable for:

Regular routine testing of fire alarms, emergency lights and firefighting equipment Complete statutory and routine testing as and when required to manufacturers’ standards ensuring record keeping is up to date and accurate including boilers, sprinklers, fire alarms, emergency lighting, etc. Ensure Health and Safety compliance with regard to all regulations, policies and codes of practice. Maintain a high level of security across academy premises including dealing with alarm systems and liaising with security services. Key holding duties for locking and unlocking of premises.

Training:

The apprentice will attend the H38 Construction Campus at SGS College to complete their learning which is two days a week, fortnightly, term time only. 

Training Outcome:

After completing a Property Maintenance Apprenticeship, you can work as a qualified Property Maintenance Operative, or progress into specialised roles like plumbing, electrical maintenance, joinery, or site supervision. Other career paths include Facilities Management, Social Housing maintenance, and commercial building repairs. 

Employer Description:

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Working Hours :
37 hours per week, working between 6:00am and 4:30pm.

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