Apprentice Caretaker

Highfield Ely Academy

Ely, CB6 1BD

Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 16 October)

Posted on 2 October 2024

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Summary

We have an amazing opportunity for a self-motivated individual to train to be a Caretaker at our wonderful academy, learning the role from experienced colleagues, whilst completing a Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor apprenticeship. Previous experience is not required as this is a trainee role.

Annual wage
£23,565 a year

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Training course
Facilities management supervisor (level 3)
Hours
Shift pattern covers 7am-9am and 3pm-6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Site Maintenance

  • Undertake general site maintenance and basic equipment repair
  • Perform temporary and minor repairs/maintenance
  • Maintain grounds as necessary e.g. light work such as mow, trim and weed
  • Undertake basic DIY and courier dutReport major faults/repairs/maintenance to the line manager
  • Operate systems such as heating, cooling

Resources

  • Monitor stock levels and inform manager of requirements
  • Restocking facilities e.g. soap, paper towels
  • Store all equipment and chemicals used in the appropriate manner
  • Act as designated key holder for academy premises
  • Deal with minor security/safety issues

Health & Safety

  • Support with implementation of health & safety procedures
  • Carry out daily site checks

Sustainability

  • Support the delivery of sustainable approaches to working
  • Support the Trust with monitoring consumption data, including recording meter readings where appropriate

Cleaning and Preparation

  • Undertake cleaning duties when required which could include dusting, emptying bins, picking up litter, sweeping, washing, vacuuming, scrubbing, buffing, polishing, toilet cleaning in areas of the academy
  • Ensure that the any issues with cleaning are reported to the School Business Manager
  • Oversee and undertake preparation of rooms and appropriate work areas

Where you’ll work

Downham Road

Ely

CB6 1BD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TRAIN TOGETHER LIMITED

Your training course

Facilities management supervisor (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Supervise the facilities management function.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, building regulations, codes of practice and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Comply with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work and apply control measures.
  • Supervise others when using facilities management environment tools and equipment for example, plant, machinery, electrical equipment, manual tools.
  • Apply sustainable processes and practices, monitoring and solving sustainability problems which impact climate change in the facilities management function within their organisation.
  • Use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Lead a team of facilities personnel.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to create solutions to complex problems within limits of authority within own role and consult line management.
  • Plan, prioritise and delegate tasks to the facilities team for completion.
  • Use information and digital technology to analyse data to monitor performance.
  • Create, maintain and enhance collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate verbally with internal and external stakeholders Give and receive information. Matching style to audience. Recognising barriers in communication and how to overcome them. Facilities terminology.
  • Investigate queries to find underlying cause and identify potential solutions.
  • Apply financial management principles in department budget spending.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to devise potential solutions.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.
  • Supervise the facilities management function.
  • Comply with health and safety regulations, building regulations, codes of practice and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Comply with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work and apply control measures.
  • Supervise others when using facilities management environment tools and equipment for example, plant, machinery, electrical equipment, manual tools.
  • Apply sustainable processes and practices, monitoring and solving sustainability problems which impact climate change in the facilities management function within their organisation.
  • Use resources to complete tasks, with consideration for cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Lead a team of facilities personnel.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to create solutions to complex problems within limits of authority within own role and consult line management.
  • Plan, prioritise and delegate tasks to the facilities team for completion.
  • Use information and digital technology to analyse data to monitor performance.
  • Create, maintain and enhance collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate verbally with internal and external stakeholders Give and receive information. Matching style to audience. Recognising barriers in communication and how to overcome them. Facilities terminology.
  • Investigate queries to find underlying cause and identify potential solutions.
  • Apply financial management principles in department budget spending.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to devise potential solutions.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.

    • Your training plan

    Caretaker L3 Apprenticeship Standard

    • The learner will be studying the relevant apprenticeship standard qualification.
    • Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Although this role works all year round, annual leave will usually be taken during school holiday periods.

    About this company

    Highfield Ely Academy is one of Cambridgeshire’s Area Special Schools, based near the centre of Ely. Pupils benefit from having excellent access to local facilities including The Hive Leisure Centre and Ely Cathedral. We typically have 120-130 pupils on roll from Early Years to Year 14. The school is in spacious accommodation that includes specialist teaching rooms: Hall/gymnasium, food technology, science/technology, art, music, ICT, multi-sensory, soft play and sound/light rooms. Visiting therapists have their own suite including offices and therapy rooms. We have three minibuses, which enable pupils to access educational visits to numerous places from the swimming pool and riding stables to work related learning placements, courses at local FE colleges and even the seaside on a sunny day. As part of the Active Learning Trust, our employees benefit from being supported by experts in all fields, as well as working closely with our colleagues in other schools.

    https://highfieldschoolely.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays Vivup Benefit System Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme LGPS Pension Scheme

    After this apprenticeship

    The apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role as a Caretaker. The role will provide a good grounding in facilities management, which would be an excellent start to any career in this field. Although the experience will be in education, the skills are transferrable to any sector. Future career opportunities could include facilities management at a larger school and estates management across different schools in the Trust.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Highfield Ely Academy

    Emma Plane

    emma.plane@activelearningtrust.org

    07470229716

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279790.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 16 October)

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