Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship

Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship - Northwood School

Northwood is a successful, inclusive 11–18 school in North West London with excellent transport links and modern facilities. It offers a supportive, positive environment where students from all backgrounds achieve well.

Apprenticeship Overview:

Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
Working Week:

Thursday: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm (30 mins break)

Friday: 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm (30 mins break)

Saturday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (30 mins break)

Sunday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (30 mins break)
Hours: 34 hours per week
Duration: 12 months
Level 2 Facilities Service Operative standard qualification
Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
Location: Northwood School, Pinner Road, Northwood, HA6 1QN
Website: https://www.northwood-school.org.uk/

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 up chairs/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
  


• Attention to detail
  


• Organisation skills
  


• Problem solving skills
  


• Logical
  


• Team working
  


• Creative
  


• Initiative
  


• Patience
  


• Physical fitness
  

College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Your training course
Facilities services operative

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

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!

After this apprenticeship

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

Other requirements
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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