Apprentice Maintenance Person
MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL OXFORD LIMITED, Headington Hill, Oxford
Apprentice Maintenance Person
£16,640 a year
MAGDALEN COLLEGE SCHOOL OXFORD LIMITED, Headington Hill, Oxford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 14-08-2026 (In 21 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Headington Hill, Oxford
Full Job Description
Introduction
Kick-start your career in property maintenance at one of Oxford's leading independent schools. Gain hands-on experience in building maintenance, decorating, repairs and site operations, working alongside an experienced, friendly team. No two days are the same, giving you the chance to develop practical skills in a unique working environment.
About the Employer
Magdalen College School is one of the country’s leading independent day schools. Shaped by its Christian Collegiate foundation and links with the university city of which it is part, it aims to inspire in all its pupils a desire to learn, flourish and serve.
There are around 950 pupils, boys aged 7-18 and Sixth Form girls, and 350 members of staff who learn and work on the School’s central Oxford site. During the coming decade MCS will become a fully co-educational school from J1 to Upper Sixth, offering places to high achieving boys and girls as we prepare to commemorate our 550th anniversary in 2030.
What You'll Do
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in DIY and/or practical problem solving. You will join a friendly and professional team to learn more about Maintenance in a School environment. Duties of the role will include, but not be restricted to:
- Building Maintenance
- Decorating
- Planned preventative maintenance tasks
- Emergency responder
- Site security
- Room setups and portering
Training will be provided in the workplace through Abingdon & Witney College where the successful candidate will work towards a Level 2 Maintenance Apprenticeship.
Training Outcome
This is a 2-year fixed-term contract, for the right candidate, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity for this to develop into a full-time role.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired - Functional Skills Level 1 - English - Pass
- Desired - Functional Skills Level 1 - Maths - Pass
Course Information
Course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Construction and the built environment
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 8am 5pm, Mon-Fri, with one hour (unpaid) lunch.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
Training Provider: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE