Facilities Operative Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and practical individual to join our team as a Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprentice. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maintaining a busy youth facility while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Wage

£23,587 a year

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Training course

Facilities services operative (level 2)

Hours

The working hours/days will be varied. This will include evening and weekend work.

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Assist with the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the Youth Zone’s building, equipment, and facilities.
Assist with weekly / monthly maintenance of outdoor areas, including 3G and MUGA pitches, grounds maintenance upkeep and general repairs.
Carry out routine inspections of the building, identifying maintenance issues and reporting them to the Building & Facilities Manager.
Support the Building & Facilities Manager in ensuring that health and safety policies are implemented and adhered to.
Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules and emergency repairs.
Conduct basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks under supervision.
Ensure that all areas of the Youth Zone are clean, safe, and fit for use by young people, staff, and visitors.
Monitor and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC).
Assist with managing contractors and suppliers when external work is required.
Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner to minimise disruption to activities.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Where you’ll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Hideout Youth Zone, 1 Queens Avenue, MANCHESTER, M12 5PX
Salford Youth Zone, 51 Belvedere Road, Salford, M6 5EJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE

Your training course

Facilities services operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Comply with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation (Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974) e.g. logging incidents, posting/distributing health and safety notices, checking fire extinguishers, fire alarms, confirming that checks have been carried out, use of PPE
Comply with other relevant legislation e.g. food safety, employment rights and responsibilities, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion
Comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) e.g. permits to work, contractor risk assessments, safe systems of work, site inductions
Carry out health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Report the findings of health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Identify risks, hazards and threats to people, property and premises in accordance with SOPs
Act on the findings of health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Implement site emergency and evacuation procedures in accordance with SOPs e.g. acting as emergency evacuation marshal, submitting evacuation plans and reports/audits
Report on the actions taken in accordance with SOPs
Collaborate with other colleagues (e.g. security officers, cleaning operatives, receptionists, engineers and catering staff) in accordance with SOPs
Respond to customers’ queries and incidents in accordance with SOPs
Take action that is appropriate to the nature of the FM query (e.g. clarifying straightforward contractual/SLA queries, referrals/escalation)
Deal with complaints in accordance with SOPs
Keep customers informed of developments, issues and delays in accordance with SOPs
Apply policies in sustainability and corporate social responsibility in accordance with SOPs
Identify areas for improvement in sustainable and corporate social responsibility performance in accordance with SOPs
Make practicable suggestions for improvements to corporate social responsibility performance in accordance with SOPs
Operate the stock management system in accordance with SOPs e.g. stock checking, replenishment, stock ordering
Confirm the correct functioning of equipment used to deliver FM services in accordance with SOPs (e.g. franking machines, reprographics equipment, cleaning equipment, vending machines, catering trolleys, radios, walkie-talkies etc.)
Report the findings of premises and equipment inspections in accordance with SOPs
Carry out quality assurance checks in accordance with SOP's to ensure that FM services are delivered to the required standard.
Deal with feedback or escalate issues beyond their level of authority in accordance with SOP's
Collect FM-related information from a variety of sources (e.g. from BMS, helpdesk or in-house systems) in accordance with the task specification
Collate FM and health and safety information as specified (e.g. preparing preliminary reports such as energy usage and sustainability, heating systems, lighting systems, security and access systems) in accordance with the task specification
Identify and report on opportunities for improvement from information collected in accordance with the task specification using appropriate software applications and communication platforms
Provide support to the access management system in accordance with SOPs (e.g. ID checks, key authorization, security marking, security access data, building security alarm systems (access, CCTV etc)
Ensure communal areas meet required standards of cleanliness and presentation in accordance with SOPs (e.g. cleanliness checks, keeping the area tidy and free from hazards, maintaining the currency of publicity displays, dealing with post, deliveries and laundry, acting as a traffic marshal, removing rubbish etc)
Greet and treat visitors in accordance with SOPs
Ensure service areas are maintained in accordance with SOPs for cleanliness and hygiene (e.g food preparation areas, control rooms, compactors and refuse areas)
Support others through the provision of reception services, events organisation, hospitality and catering, room set-up and restoration in accordance with SOPs and the task specification
Report issues and problems in accordance with SOPs
Log jobs and arrange for repairs and engineering maintenance in accordance with SOPs
Carry out inspections of premises and facilities to ensure the correct functioning of buildings and plant equipment in accordance with SOPs e.g. access systems, temperature checks, repairs carried out
Carry out minor repairs and maintenance or ensure that they have been carried out in accordance with SOPs e.g. changing toner, changing batteries, replenishing stationary, PPM audits
Report the correct operation of FM buildings and equipment in accordance with SOPs
Keep asset registers up-to-date (checks, reconciliation, record keeping) in accordance with SOPs
Complete and keep up-to-date personal development plans
Keep FM-related skills up-to-date
Keep FM-related knowledge up-to-date
Manage customer expectations in accordance with SOPs and organizational expectations
Communicate with customers confidently and clearly using communication methods that are appropriate to the situation in accordance with organizational expectations
Support the project team constructively and in a way that engenders positive relationships in accordance with organizational expectations
Report on the extent that objectives have been met and escalate any issues in accordance with organizational expectations
Comply with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation (Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974) e.g. logging incidents, posting/distributing health and safety notices, checking fire extinguishers, fire alarms, confirming that checks have been carried out, use of PPE
Comply with other relevant legislation e.g. food safety, employment rights and responsibilities, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion
Comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) e.g. permits to work, contractor risk assessments, safe systems of work, site inductions
Carry out health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Report the findings of health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Identify risks, hazards and threats to people, property and premises in accordance with SOPs
Act on the findings of health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Implement site emergency and evacuation procedures in accordance with SOPs e.g. acting as emergency evacuation marshal, submitting evacuation plans and reports/audits
Report on the actions taken in accordance with SOPs
Collaborate with other colleagues (e.g. security officers, cleaning operatives, receptionists, engineers and catering staff) in accordance with SOPs
Respond to customers’ queries and incidents in accordance with SOPs
Take action that is appropriate to the nature of the FM query (e.g. clarifying straightforward contractual/SLA queries, referrals/escalation)
Deal with complaints in accordance with SOPs
Keep customers informed of developments, issues and delays in accordance with SOPs
Apply policies in sustainability and corporate social responsibility in accordance with SOPs
Identify areas for improvement in sustainable and corporate social responsibility performance in accordance with SOPs
Make practicable suggestions for improvements to corporate social responsibility performance in accordance with SOPs
Operate the stock management system in accordance with SOPs e.g. stock checking, replenishment, stock ordering
Confirm the correct functioning of equipment used to deliver FM services in accordance with SOPs (e.g. franking machines, reprographics equipment, cleaning equipment, vending machines, catering trolleys, radios, walkie-talkies etc.)
Report the findings of premises and equipment inspections in accordance with SOPs
Carry out quality assurance checks in accordance with SOP's to ensure that FM services are delivered to the required standard.
Deal with feedback or escalate issues beyond their level of authority in accordance with SOP's
Collect FM-related information from a variety of sources (e.g. from BMS, helpdesk or in-house systems) in accordance with the task specification
Collate FM and health and safety information as specified (e.g. preparing preliminary reports such as energy usage and sustainability, heating systems, lighting systems, security and access systems) in accordance with the task specification
Identify and report on opportunities for improvement from information collected in accordance with the task specification using appropriate software applications and communication platforms
Provide support to the access management system in accordance with SOPs (e.g. ID checks, key authorization, security marking, security access data, building security alarm systems (access, CCTV etc)
Ensure communal areas meet required standards of cleanliness and presentation in accordance with SOPs (e.g. cleanliness checks, keeping the area tidy and free from hazards, maintaining the currency of publicity displays, dealing with post, deliveries and laundry, acting as a traffic marshal, removing rubbish etc)
Greet and treat visitors in accordance with SOPs
Ensure service areas are maintained in accordance with SOPs for cleanliness and hygiene (e.g food preparation areas, control rooms, compactors and refuse areas)
Support others through the provision of reception services, events organisation, hospitality and catering, room set-up and restoration in accordance with SOPs and the task specification
Report issues and problems in accordance with SOPs
Log jobs and arrange for repairs and engineering maintenance in accordance with SOPs
Carry out inspections of premises and facilities to ensure the correct functioning of buildings and plant equipment in accordance with SOPs e.g. access systems, temperature checks, repairs carried out
Carry out minor repairs and maintenance or ensure that they have been carried out in accordance with SOPs e.g. changing toner, changing batteries, replenishing stationary, PPM audits
Report the correct operation of FM buildings and equipment in accordance with SOPs
Keep asset registers up-to-date (checks, reconciliation, record keeping) in accordance with SOPs
Complete and keep up-to-date personal development plans
Keep FM-related skills up-to-date
Keep FM-related knowledge up-to-date
Manage customer expectations in accordance with SOPs and organizational expectations
Communicate with customers confidently and clearly using communication methods that are appropriate to the situation in accordance with organizational expectations
Support the project team constructively and in a way that engenders positive relationships in accordance with organizational expectations
Report on the extent that objectives have been met and escalate any issues in accordance with organizational expectations

Your training plan

The Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace, you'll complete 6 hours off-the-job per week. You will attend sessions with a tutor from Hopwood Hall College every 6 weeks. These will be delivered in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or Above)
Maths (grade 4/C or Above)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

About this company

EMPOWER is the charity that oversees the creation, management and sustainability of Youth Zones in Manchester and Salford. We give young people from a diverse range of backgrounds access to incredible facilities in a vibrant, purpose-built space packed with engaging activities, the opportunity to make friends, develop new skills, unlock their potential and have fun.

https://empoweryouthzones.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, it may lead to a permanent position.

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