Property Maintenance Apprentice

About the role

Join our awesome team as a Site Assistant! 🚀 You'll be working under the guidance of the Caretaker and School Business Manager, but don't worry, you'll also get to use your own initiative! 😉

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Porterage Pro: Move and position furniture, equipment, and all sorts of stuff around the school. Think of yourself as a logistics superhero! 💪
• Stock Superstar: Order and manage supplies, making sure we always have what we need. No one likes running out of essentials! 📦
• Delivery Dynamo: Receive deliveries and store them safely and neatly. Organization is key! ✨
• Team Leader (sometimes!): If needed, you'll supervise a small crew, keeping good vibes and teamwork alive. 🙌
• Paperwork Paladin: Handle team-related paperwork and support training. 📝
• Safety Sentinel: Help keep our pupils, staff, and visitors safe and sound, following all the rules and guidelines. Your wellbeing is our priority! ❤️
• Security Squad: Work with the Caretaker to keep our buildings, equipment, and assets secure. You'll be a key-holder and might even get to respond to emergency call-outs! 🚨
• Facility Fanatic: Support the use of our amazing school facilities, even outside of regular school hours. Evening and weekend shifts might be on the cards! 🌙
• Budget Boss: Help manage delegated budgets, keeping track of spending and handling cash/cheques. 💰
• Meeting Maestro: Attend relevant meetings and share your brilliant ideas. 🗣️
• Learning Legend: Participate in training and development to keep your skills sharp. 🧠
• Professional Powerhouse: Maintain a positive and professional image, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive school environment. 😊
• Courtesy Champion: Treat everyone with respect and consideration – pupils, staff, parents, visitors, and professionals alike. 👋
• Community Connector: Work well with others and appreciate everyone's contribution to our school. We're all in this together! 🤝
• Manual Handling Master: Carry out manual lifting and handling safely, assessing risks along the way. 🏋️‍♀️
• Weather Warrior: Duties may be indoors or outdoors, in various weather conditions. Be prepared for anything! ☀️🌧️
• Communication King/Queen: Effectively communicate with a wide range of people, from the public to local authorities. 💬
• Challenging Behaviour Commander: Deal professionally with any difficult situations that may arise. You've got this! 😎
• Confidentiality Crusader: Handle information with the utmost discretion, respecting GDPR and data protection. 🤫
• Safeguarding Star: Be vigilant for any signs of abuse or safeguarding concerns and report them immediately. You play a vital role in protecting our students. ⭐
• Equality Advocate: Uphold our commitment to equality, diversity, and equal opportunities for all. ⚖️
• Adaptability Ace: Be open to reasonable adjustments to carry out your duties effectively. 👍
• Fluent English Speaker: Excellent English communication skills are a must for this customer-facing role. 🗣️

If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a supportive community, we can't wait to hear from you! 🎉

Key responsibilities

• Carry out porterage duties, including moving and positioning items around the school site.
• Order and procure required stock, materials, and supplies, maintaining adequate levels.
• Receive deliveries and arrange the safe and appropriate storage of materials and equipment.
• Support the health, safety, and wellbeing of pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Share responsibility with the Caretaker for the security of school buildings and assets.