Facilities Assistant Apprentice at NatCen
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Company: NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH
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Location: RM3 8UF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,000.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000039426
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Application Deadline Date: 19/07/2026
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Start Date: 20/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to join NatCen Social Research as a Facilities Assistant Apprentice, supporting the day-to-day running of workplace services across our London and Harold Hill sites while completing a Facilities Services Operative apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship
Future Prospects
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to build practical experience in facilities management and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for future roles in workplace services and facilities operations.
Vacancy Detail
This role sits within the Facilities Team and reports to the Facilities Supervisor. The apprentice will help support a safe, well-maintained and efficient working environment across NatCen sites while gaining practical experience in facilities operations.
Day-to-day duties will include:
- Supporting facilities operations
- Helping with room setups, office moves and workplace services
- Responding to maintenance requests
- Assisting with health and safety checks
- Supporting contractors on site
- Helping manage office and IT consumables
The role offers broad exposure to workplace services, compliance, sustainability, customer service and continuous improvement, with regular contact with the Facilities Supervisor, wider Facilities Team, colleagues across the organisation, and visiting contractors.
Other Information
This role is office based and requires attendance at both the London and Harold Hill (Romford) sites. It involves practical, hands-on facilities duties, supporting workplace services, basic maintenance checks, room setups, and responding to staff and site needs. Study days will also form part of the apprenticeship.