Maintenance Operative Apprentice

**ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL**
Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge**.**

**JOB OVERVIEW**
To support the maintenance and repair of academic and boarding properties under supervision while gaining practical skills and completing a Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification.

This is an apprenticeship position in partnership with Northampton College and therefore, 1 day per week will be carried out at Booth Lane Campus, Northampton as part of the Property Maintenance Level 2 apprenticeship course.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Understand and demonstrate the importance of health & safety in the workplace, as well as compliance with a diverse sector of client groups.
Assist in carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and general building work across a variety of trades including painting and decorating.
Working safely at height and carrying out repairs to the fabric of the building, such as external walls, drainage, guttering, doors, doorframes, skirting boards, or plaster damage to internal walls
Plumbing and drainage systems, such as WC systems, leaking taps, water testing and unblocking drains, while maintaining high levels of water hygiene Painting and decorating or conducting repairs to flooring and other fittings
Electrical distribution and repair to adhere to legal requirements e.g., replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses
Safely use hand tools such as screwdrivers, power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety of tools used in plumbing and carpentry
Help maintain external areas such as gardens, pathways, and parking spaces.
Delivering excellent customer service whilst communicating effectively with team members, supervisors, and building users.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills across multiple trades
- Good problem-solving and practical skills Strong attention to detail
- Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team Basic understanding of health and safety
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to completing the apprenticeship

**ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)**
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

**OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY**
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values Pioneering, Persevering, People We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

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