Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship

Facilities Operative Apprenticeship at The Halifax Academy

Join our team as a Facilities Operative Apprentice, helping to keep our school clean, safe, and well-maintained. You'll support site security, daily maintenance, and uphold high health and safety standards while promoting the welfare of all pupils and staff.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 10am till 6pm with breaks included
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Duration: 12 months
• Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutors
• Location: The Halifax Academy, Gibbet Street, Halifax, HX2 0BA

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor any issues relating to cleaning equipment and product compliance (COSHH).
• To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds, carry out the routine and non-routine opening of The Halifax Academy estate.
• Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations.
• Undertake risk assessments where relevant with support of the Facilities, Services & Estates Manager.
• Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance
• Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean.
• Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate.
• Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. fire alarms/equipment, water checks
• Carrying out Academy based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage. Regularly set up and remove furniture e.g. exams and daily assemblies.
• Distribute and relocate equipment and incoming goods and occasional collection of miscellaneous provisions away from academy premises.
• At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with Academy based policies and Health and Safety procedures, including risk assessment.
• To respect confidentiality using the Academy protocols for sharing information, e.g. child protection information
• The postholder will be required to undertake any other professional duties as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Hardworking, reliable, and flexible to the needs of the school.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Basic DIY or practical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for children.
• Basic ICT skills and record-keeping ability.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours as part of a shift pattern.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a school or educational setting.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Interest in facilities management, maintenance, or site operations.
• Willingness to undertake further training and gain qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations.

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

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.