Facilities & Estates Management Trainee - financially enhanced apprenticeship

Being the friendly first point of contact on our Estates Helpdesk for schools and approved contractors Keeping our planned preventative maintenance schedule on track, liaising with contractors and maintaining an annual diary of requirements Triaging reactive maintenance issues as they come in, working with the Estates & Facilities Manager to find the best fix - and making sure everything is logged, communicated and resolved Helping keep an accurate inventory of the Trust's physical assets Monitoring and maintaining building and site data, including condition surveys, asset registers and maintenance records Keeping an eye on the Trust's compliance system, flagging anything that needs the Estates & Facilities Manager's attention Chasing up outstanding inspections, reports and certificates, and uploading them to the compliance system Recording data such as response rates and quality of work Sending contractor invoices to the Finance Team and/or schools for processing Keeping schools in the loop on contractor ETAs and visit dates Following Trust policies and procedures when advising and supporting our schools Complying with Health & Safety legislation at all times Monitoring the Estates mailbox and directing queries as needed Getting stuck into any other estates-related tasks that help our sites run smoothly

Training:
On the job training

Training Outcome:
There is an opportunity to develop through the facilities programme pathway and complete Facilities Manager Level 4

Employer Description:

Empower Trust, a vibrant and growing Multi Academy Trust. We currently serve 8 primary schools in and around the Shrewsbury area. 

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday, 8.00am- 4.00pm during term time with flexibility to hours during holiday periods.

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