Facility Assistant and Administration Apprentice - Tower of London

Primary objectives for the Facilities Apprentice will be:

● To ensure that the building is safe for all users and all work is carried out within site specific Health & Safety procedures
● To maintain, develop and care for all internal and external areas of the school in line with the contractual performance standards The Facilities Apprentice will focus day to day on the following tasks:
● Opening and unlocking of the building
● Equipment set ups i.e. exams & school events
● Maintenance of tools/machinery and PL equipment, including grounds equipment such as; strimmers and lawn mowers etc (only when management has agreed competent to do so)
● Assist in basic grounds work i.e. weeding, litter picking, sweeping and emptying bins
● General day to day maintenance of All Weather Pitches
● Health & Safety – to check building regularly for any hazards and report immediately
● Be aware of site security and report issues immediately
● To ensure no build up of rubbish or items which could result in fire risk
● To use Personal Protective Equipment and to work within all agreed Health & Safety procedures and methods of work
● To use any tools and machinery safely (only when management has agreed to be competent to do so)
● Carry out regular Health & Safety checks as dictated by the Contract Compliance Manager, i.e. Fire Call Point tests, Extinguisher checks, Fire Exit checks etc
● Be aware of noise disruption and work around the school timetable
● To assist with manning the main office, including taking phone calls, bookings and general administrative duties
● Complete Business Administration Apprenticeship course, delivered by Lifetime Training
● To be flexible with working hours in order to achieve performance standards with minimal disruption to the school
● To undertake any other duties as may be required by the Contract Manager to ensure that the business objectives of the contract are achieved.


What your apprenticeship includes:
● A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress
● A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars
● Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer
● The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don’t already have GCSE)

You will work towards your Business Administrator Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Desired Skills

This is an apprenticeship programme, designed to help you gain skills and experience ‘on the job.’ We aren’t looking for any previous qualifications or experience but certain personal qualities and characteristics are a must: ● Will be able to demonstrate good organisational skills ● Will be flexible to assist in other areas of the facilities management ● Will be able to meet performance standards ● Will be able communicate effectively with colleagues and management

Personal qualities

You must be enthusiastic about wanting to work within the sector and be committed to meeting all of the roles expectations . No prior experience is required, but a willingness to learn, develop and challenge yourself is essential.

Hard Working, flexible, team player, friendly

Qualifications required

Missed out on getting your Maths and English GCSE’s? Don’t worry- you can still apply but you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2 before you finish the apprenticeship. Our Learning Coaches can support you with this so don’t let this put you off!

Future prospects

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, potential routes of progression include Facility Assistant, Duty Manager and Contract Compliance Manager

Training to be delivered

Business Administrator Apprenticeship L3 including Functional Skills in Maths and English

Employer

Parkwood - Mulberry School For Girls - London

Address

Richard St

Greater London

London

E1 2JR

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