Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship

Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship - Northwood School

Northwood School is an inclusive, high-achieving 11–18 school in North West London, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. With modern facilities, great transport links, and a supportive team, it offers an excellent environment for a facilities apprentice to help maintain a safe and welcoming school setting.

Apprenticeship Overview:

Salary: £13,348.40 a year

Working Week:

Thursday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a 30 minute break

Friday: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a 30 minute break

Saturday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm with a 30 minute break

Sunday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm with a 30 minute break

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 34 hours per week
Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship standard qualification 
Online training supported by our dedicated tutors

Address: Northwood School, Pinner Road, Northwood, HA6 1QN

Duties:

Security of Premises

To have overall responsibility for the supervision of the school premises including:

• Locking and unlocking the premises.
• Ensuring community users sign the Lettings sheet.
• Carrying out security checks, including the site perimeter and frequent patrols of the school's grounds.
• Operation of fire, security systems and all weather pitch.
• Operation of boilers for heating and hot water.
• Responding to emergencies affecting the school premises.
• Attention to security is very important to ensure there is no unauthorised access during the hire period.

Other Janitorial and Support Duties

• To be proactive in maintaining excellent cleaning standards in both designated areas and those required in support of the Premises team.
• To carry out maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs and painting.
• Moving furniture as requested, within Health & Safety guidelines e.g. setting out and clearing away chairs and tables, or moving water urns.
• Cleaning floors and other communal areas as requested by the Premises Manager.
• Ensure any Health & Safety issues are reported to the Premises Manager or Operations Director.
• Ensure safe working practices and the correct use of plant and equipment at all times.
• Safe storage of all cleaning and COSHH materials.
• Contributing to risk assessment.
• Other duties arising from the use of the school site.
  

Premises General

• Carry out emergency cleaning duties which may arise.
• To carry out related Premises maintenance, such as descaling of taps, flushing toilets, litter picking, setting upchairs/tables, 3G Astro Turf maintenance.
• Where necessary ensuring that main entrances and paths are clear of snow or ice by applying salt.
• To maintain a highly visible, friendly and approachable presence during lettings.
• Trouble shoot problems as they arise.
  

Customer Care

• To carry out your duties in a polite, efficient and cheerful manner building relationships with regular users.
• To treat students, parents, staff, visitors and contractors with care, consideration and courtesy in accordance with the school's ethos and values.
• To promote a favourable image of Northwood School to all building users.
• To present high standards of personal appearance in accordance with the school's ethos and values.

Environment

• To demonstrate good environmental practice (such as energy efficiency, recycling and waste reduction) in exercising the responsibilities.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
  
• Problem solving skills
  
• Non judgemental
  
• Patience
  
• Physical fitness

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? 

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Company Benefits

Amazing discounts: eligible for an NUS card, apprenticeship travel discounts, and special rates at places like Nando's, ASOS, and Vue cinema.
Regular pay rise after 12 months, prizes, and vouchers for Apprentice of the Month

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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