Site Facilities Apprentice @ Albert Pritchard Infants and Wood Green Junior Federated Schools

Introduction

To provide day-to-day response to the site, staff and students to include - collection of items, delivery of items, litter picking, cleaning, lifting, setting out areas, internal and external works which may include grounds works.

About the Employer

Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

What You'll Do

To assist the Senior Site Manager with: 

• General tidying up
• Movement of equipment around school
• Cleaning around the school
• Collection and delivery of items delivered to the school
• Collecting leaves and rubbish
• Painting
• Maintenance where applicable
• Removing the rubbish from the cleaners
• Emptying clinical waste bins
• Regular checking and cleaning of storage areas
• To report any unsafe equipment or area of the building to the caretaker or facilities manager
• Keeping paths and driveways clear from ice/snow
• To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work regulations
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and for others affected by his/her work and to co-operate with the employer in ensuring health and safety responsibilities are carried out

This list is not exhaustive.

Training Outcome

• The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training
• You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for
• Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Proactive
• Able to work outdoors
• Able to climb a ladder
• Able to lift/move heavy items
• Conscious of health and safety
• Flexible with working hours

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English Language - A*-D/9-3 or equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-D/9-3 or equivalent

Course Information

Course: Facilities services operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm, with a 30 minutes lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: AXIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED