Property Maintenance Apprentice

Carry out relevant trade duties on planned and responsive works as requested to St Clare’s specifications and standards. Carry out repairs and restoration work on St Clare’s properties including repairs to the fabric of buildings e.g. repairs to walls, doors, doorframes, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls. Understand and maintain plumbing and drainage systems, e.g. repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains. Understand and maintain electrical distribution systems, safe repair of electrical installation to legal requirements, e.g. replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses. Carry out painting and decorating to a high standard. Work safely and efficiently in accordance with the information, instruction and training given and inform their line manager of any potential safety hazards not adequately controlled. Complete relevant work-related documentation to the satisfaction of their line manager. Use authorised plant, tools and equipment provided with due care and attention and as supervised. Work flexibly as part of a team across the repairs and maintenance service building and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues, customers and managers to ensure the effectiveness of the repairs and maintenance service. Undertake health and safety and other training as required and adhere to risk assessments and method statements working in a safe manner taking account of your own and other’s health and wellbeing.  Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding (child protection, confidentiality, data protection and health, safety and security reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.

Training:

Duration:

15-month practical training period, plus 3-months for End Point Assessment.

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer. Eleven weeks of block releases throughout the year, plus induction / revision days. Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being. On-site assessment visits every other month throughout the apprenticeship.

Qualifications included:

Level 2 Property Maintainance Operative Apprenticeship.

End Point Assessment:

Multiple choice knowledge test. Practical assessment. Professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence.

Training Outcome:

A full-time permanent position may be available upon succesful apprenticeship. We strongly believe in investing in and bringing the best in our people. 

Employer Description:

St Clare’s is a coeducational independent school in Oxford.  It was founded in 1953 by Anne Dreydel OBE and Pamela Morris to rebuild links between British and European students after the Second World War. Over the last 70 years our campus has grown to accommodate our increasing student population and every year we consistently attract students from over 40 countries.  Our mission remains focussed on ‘advancing international education and understanding’.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 7.30am to 4.00pm, with 30 mins lunch break. You may also be required to work outside normal hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays to meet the needs of the business, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Enthusiastic,Good sense of humour,Flexible