Apprentice Fleet and Facilities Assistant

This role requires DIY and organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.

Note: The following list includes all the different activities the team supports but how regularly you will do each will depend on the season and the needs of the business.

Maintenance:

Report maintenance issues and concerns daily to the Fleet & Facilities Coordinator Anticipate and report potential maintenance concerns on all buildings and facilities Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for facility repairs, renovations and upgrades as needed Undertake a wide range of maintenance and cleaning tasks across all our premises ensuring a high-quality finish Assist in the prioritisation of tasks across the site and make recommendations for practical completion of tasks

Health and Safety/Compliance:

Support the team in ensuring that all vehicles and facilities comply with safety regulations and company policies Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures to minimise risks and promote a safe working environment Contribute to training sessions for drivers and facilities staff on safety procedures, emergency protocols, and proper equipment usage Undertake scheduled premises checks, including all fire safety system checks, emergency lighting and water temperatures, and annual building health checks To check First Aid boxes and kits across sites and vehicles and replenish as required Support staff with, and respond to, security issues during open hours, and to be an occasional key holder for out of hours and weekends Contribute to the health and safety management of the yards Contribute to risk assessments and COSHH assessments and ensure that working practices and our sites demonstrate high health and safety standards both for staff and all stakeholders

Fleet

Support the coordination of the maintenance, repair and servicing of company vehicles including scheduling routine inspections and other preventative maintenance tasks Support the accurate recording of vehicle maintenance history, repairs and service schedules Support the compliance with all regulatory requirements related to vehicle safety, licensing and registration

Facilities/General:

Contribute to regular inspection of facilities to identify maintenance issues, safety hazards and opportunities for improvement, completing relevant documentation To open up and close down facilities and buildings across our sites when needed Meet and assist external contractors providing access and information as required Support staff by directing and transporting deliveries across the site and providing porterage as required

Visitor Services Support

Undertake site checks to visitor areas, removal of litter, checking entrances and exit points are clear and free of any hazards Contribute to event set-up/take-down and staffing of a wide range of GE events

Undertake any other duties, as requested by your Line Manager, commensurate with the level of responsibility of the job and the aims of The Green Estate CIC.

Training:

Individual discipline training including Joinery, Plastering, Painting/Decoration, Plumbing and Electrical:

Awareness of maintenance principles, safety regulations, risk management and legislative requirements Tools and repair techniques for building components Sustainability practices and considerations Effective communication Different customer service techniques

One day over multiple weeks for each discipline attending at either:

City Campus- Granville Road, Sheffield. S2 2RL

Advanced Technology Centre - Olive Grove, 2 Olive Grove Road, Sheffield. S2 3BA

Training Outcome:
Continuous employment through gained work experience 

Employer Description:

We are The Green Estate Community Interest Company – one of the largest social enterprises in South Yorkshire. Our mission is to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive.

We were originally set up in 2003 as a heritage and environmental regeneration project in the Manor area of Sheffield. The Green Estate team of staff, volunteers and partners (which includes Manor and Castle Development Trust, Sheffield City Council and the University of Sheffield) have turned 42 hectares of derelict land and heritage buildings into a unique, beautiful and sustainable landscape for people and nature to enjoy for generations to come.

We are a multiple award-winning organisation and have become a beacon for place-based urban resilience with a social, economic and environmental impact on our local community and beyond.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.30am- 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,A "can do" pragmatic approach,Good time management,Ability to Multi-Task,Ability to adapt & improvise