Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative

About the role

Job Title: Estates Maintenance Assistant 🛠️

About the Role:

We're looking for enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join our Estates team! You'll be playing a key role in keeping our Trust sites in top-notch condition, handling everything from planned upkeep to quick fixes. If you're hands-on, enjoy problem-solving, and want to contribute to a safe and functional environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lending a hand with all sorts of planned and reactive maintenance tasks across our sites. 👷‍♀️👷‍♂️
• Conducting regular checks on buildings, fixtures, fittings, and equipment to spot any issues. 👀
• Identifying defects and reporting what needs fixing to keep things running smoothly. 📝
• Assisting with plumbing tasks, like water isolation, and repairing taps, traps, and related fittings. 💧
• Supporting repairs for waste systems and clearing blockages. 🚰
• Inspecting, adjusting, and repairing doors, windows, and their fittings. 🚪
• Helping with tasks like replacing glazing beads and carrying out minor joinery repairs. 🔨
• Preparing surfaces and undertaking painting and decorating work. 🎨
• Applying caulk and sealants to frames. 🖌️
• Assisting with plasterboard, plastering, and tiling repairs. 🧱
• Supporting school site teams with their daily maintenance needs. 🏫
• Helping with classroom moves, furniture installations, and maintenance during holiday periods. 📦
• Working alongside contractors on Trust premises. 🤝
• Adhering strictly to Trust Health and Safety procedures and wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. 🛡️
• Completing and logging compliance checks through our online portal. ✅

What We're Looking For:

• A willingness to learn and get involved in a variety of maintenance tasks.
• A good understanding of or a keen interest in building maintenance.
• The ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of Health and Safety.
• Reliability and a proactive approach to work.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable practical experience in building maintenance.
• Be part of a supportive and friendly team.
• Contribute to the smooth running of educational environments.
• Opportunity for growth and development within the Estates field.

Join us and help build a better future for our Trust! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance activities across Trust sites.
• Carry out routine inspections of buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment, identifying and reporting defects.
• Support school site teams with day-to-day maintenance tasks, including classroom moves and furniture installation.
• Provide support to contractors working on Trust premises.
• Follow Trust Health and Safety procedures and complete compliance checks.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 3/D), Maths (grade 3/D))