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Facilities Apprentice PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 12 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £21,000.00

    Yearly Bonus Based on Personal & Company Performance 25 Days Holiday + Paid Bank Holidays Flexible Benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Flex, Travel Insurance, Dining Card, Cycle to Work + more! Additional Off the Job Training

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:15, and Friday, 09:00 - 16:45.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000097725

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • May performs facility support tasks related to one or multiple functions such as building security issues and access system maintenance, shipping and receiving, distribution of mail to employees, furniture and equipment moves, and conference room set up.
  • May perform building or equipment maintenance tasks including the completion of work orders, scheduled routine maintenance, preventative maintenance and repairs.
  • Responds to facility related emergencies, as assigned.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by location.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 2 Facilities Services Operative standard:

  • Level 2 Facilities Services Principles
  • Training will be completed online
  • Training will be one day per week

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression to Facilities Assistant Coordinator and future potential progression within facilities function. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

Able to carry objects of 26-50+ lbs, occasionally Onsite presence

About the employer

Thermo Fisher's clinical research business mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

Employer

PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Address

GRANTA PARK

GREAT ABINGTON

CAMBRIDGE

CB21 6GQ

Contact

Saida Moscoso

Saida.Moscoso@ppd.com

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Training

Training provider

HIT TRAINING LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Facilities services operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 12 Dec 2022