Facilities and Maintenance Apprentice HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
This varied role will support the delivery of a high-quality facilities management service at Council owned/managed sites including care taking responsibilities, undertaking basic building repairs and maintenance and setting up rooms for venue hire.
Closing date: 08 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,379.50 to £18,525.00
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates -
Working week
9:00-5:00pm Monday to Thursday 9:00-4.30pm Friday
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
11 Jul 2022
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Date posted
04 Jun 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000051421
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- To assist with basic care-taking responsibilities including locking and unlocking of buildings, routine maintenance to doors, locks, lighting etc.
- To assist with basic repairs and maintenance of the buildings such as painting and changing light bulbs and oversee external contractors where required.
- General tidying up the frontages of the buildings and other property, keeping signs, door furniture and notices maintained and clean of graffiti and dirt, assisting cleaning staff, keeping janitorial stores controlled and offices, toilets and kitchens stocked with supplies, ensuring that refuse is properly disposed of and refuse collection arrangements are in place.
- To assist with setting up function rooms for meetings, weddings and events, ensuring that these tasks are carried out to a high standard of health and safety and comfort for users.
- To assist with the weekly inspection and testing of fire and other alarms and that the details are recorded accurately in the log book.
- To litter pick the grounds on a twice daily basis and to liaise with the council’s grounds maintenance contractors concerning issues within the castle grounds.
- To provide reception cover when required.
- Assisting with general maintenance work at the cemetery, closed churchyards, allotments and around the town as required (such as painting, cutting grass, sweeping, tidying, cleaning noticeboards)
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative
Training Provider:
Ixion Holdings will provide the Apprenticeship Framework which will include NVQ/ Diploma, Functional Skills, ERR, PLTS.
Ixion Holdings will ensure Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
This role is wide ranging and once qualified could lead to future opportunities in facilities or property maintenance.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C or above) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Training
Training provider
IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED
Contact
Katy Ash
07517906144
Apprenticeship standard
Property maintenance operative
Level 2 (GCSE)
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