Site Facilities Apprentice @ Old Park Primary School
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Company: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
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Location: Wednesbury, WS10 9LX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000021368
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Application Deadline Date: 13/04/2026
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Start Date: 18/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday - Exact times to be confirmed.
Brief Description
To provide day-to-day response to the site, staff and students to include - collection of items, delivery of items, litter picking, cleaning, lifting, setting out areas, internal and external works which may include grounds works.
Training to be Provided
- At the end, you will gain a Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship Standard Certificate
- This will include any Functional Skills as appropriate
- The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor
- The apprenticeship includes 20% off the job training
Future Prospects
- The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training
- You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for
- Our 'Next Steps' workshop will help you to identify the skills that you have gained throughout your apprenticeship in order to update your CV and apply for any opportunities
Vacancy Detail
To assist the Site Manager with:
Repairs and Maintenance:
- Contribute to the efficient operation of the school site and carry out general maintenance
- Carry out site inspections to identify and report any safety hazards, unsafe equipment or areas of the building to the Site Manager, Business Manager or Headteacher
- Inspect and carry out repairs to furniture and the site except where specialist contractors are required
- Inspection, checking and clearing of blockages in sink waste traps and toilets and cleaning areas affected by body emissions
- Assist with emergency action to minimise the effects resulting from burst pipes, vandalism or fire damage prior to remedial works being undertaken
- Painting
Building, grounds and contractors:
- Assist with keeping the site safe by closing of windows, doors and gates. Switching off of lights where appropriate
- Keeping paths and driveways clear from ice and snow
- Liaise with contractors where applicable
- Maintain a litter-free environment as far as practicable, litter picking, empty external waste bins and remove internal rubbish as necessary
Cleaning:
- Collecting leaves and rubbish
- General tidying, hoovering and cleaning of the school
- Ensure toilets are cleaned when necessary
- Replenish consumables where required
- Emptying clinical waste bins where required
- Regular checking and cleaning of storage areas
- Cleaning windows and bins on a rolling programme
Other:
- Movement of furniture and equipment around school
- Setting out and clearing of furniture and equipment for a range of functions
- Ordering of goods and services where required
- Place requisitions in accordance with provision requirements
- Receive and distribute items delivered to the school
- Support the school's sustainability plan
- Supporting school visits and events and activities where required
- Such other duties may be appropriate to achieve the objectives of the post to assist with the thematic area in the fulfilment of its objectives commensurate with the post holder's salary grade, abilities and aptitudes
- To comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work regulations, Local Authority policies, school policies and risk assessments
- To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and for others while carrying out work and to co-operate with the employer in ensuring health and safety responsibilities are carried out
This list is not exhaustive!
Other Information
This position will ideally suit someone with an interest in working manually and with a practical approach. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS clearance and will need to uphold the highest of safeguarding standards.
Annual Leave must be taken when the school is closed, during term time holidays.
You must be able to work outdoors during inclement weather.