FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE
HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Hertford, SG14 1HR
Closes in 6 days (Friday 15 November)
Posted on 21 October 2024
Contents
Summary
Hertford Town council are looking for a facilities and maintenance apprentice to join their team.
- Annual wage
- £16,591.90 a year
- Training course
- Facilities services operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 December
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
MAIN DUTIES:
- To assist with basic caretaking 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 of 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 marshal community events and assist with litter picking, setting up amenities, displaying promotional material, setting up music systems, set out tables, chairs, gazebos, staging etc. (Overtime or time off in lieu will be given for weekend / evening working)
OTHER DUTIES:
- 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, strimming grass, sweeping, tidying, cleaning noticeboards)
Where you’ll work
Hertford Town Council, The Castle
Hertford
SG14 1HR
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE WKCIC GROUP
Your training course
Facilities services operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Facilities services operative level 2. Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The hired candidate will report to: CIVIC ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (VIA SUPERVISOR). SALARY BETWEEN: £16,591.90 to £22,071.09
About this company
The Town Council, located at Hertford Castle in the heart of the town, is responsible for a number of local services, facilities and the wellbeing of the local community. The work of the council includes the delivery of services, improving quality of life and giving the community a voice for residents in Hertford, Bengeo and Hertingfordbury village. The diverse range of services provided include allotments on six sites, maintenance of Hertford cemetery and the closed churchyards, providing town centre CCTV cameras and the maintenance of the war memorial amongst others. The Council also run a programme of community events throughout the year in both the grounds of Hertford Castle and within the town centre. It promotes tourism to the county town through the Town and Tourist Information Centre, the business development of the town centre and has a number of grants available, up to £10,000, to help fund community projects. The elected councillors, from Bengeo, Sele, Castle and Kingsmead wards, attend regular meetings to discuss local matters, including planning within the parish boundary of Hertford, neighbourhood plans, and tourism and leisure within Hertford.
After this apprenticeship
Further opportunities may be available after apprenticeship. Potential for employment within the industry, or seek further education once qualified.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HERTFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Nick Kirby
nick.kirby@hertford.gov.uk
01992 552885
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283223.
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Closes in 6 days (Friday 15 November)
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