Facilities Management Apprentice IDEAL CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED

A great opportunity for an aspiring apprentice to join a family firm and benefit from the experience of the established team. As part of your position you will be supporting the Senior Facilities Manager with coordinating activity between customers and contractors.

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Closing date: 15 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,118.65

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.15pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch break

    Total hours per week: 36.25

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    27 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000208145

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Preparing invoices and ensuring accuracy against quotes
  • Attend sites with the Senior Facilities Manager and meet with customers and establish their requirements
  • Prepare written confirmation of the customer requirements
  • Deal with all incoming customer queries in a timely and professional manner
  • Liaise with other colleagues via email and telephone
  • Complete any ad hoc administration duties as required

The training you will be getting

  • Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, including Functional Skills if required
  • This is a work based programme which means that all of your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours
  • We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you can attend in person at our Derby Road campus or virtually via Microsoft Teams
  • You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession
  • You will experience a blended learning model
  • You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio
  • At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to progress in to full time employment and promotion

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent IT (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) Desired

About the employer

A family business, now with its fourth generation on board, Ideal has a history of innovation and setting the highest standards. We deliver a wide portfolio of hard and soft facilities management services, specialised cleaning services and commercial cleaning services throughout England and Wales and our dedicated team ensure that we provide a bespoke and fully managed service for and on behalf of our clients.

Employer

IDEAL CLEANING SERVICES LIMITED

Address

351 Nuthall Road

Nottingham

NG8 5BX

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Ryan Smith

ryan.smith@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900479

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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