Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship at The View School Are you hands-on, reliable, and ready to kickstart your career in facilities management? The View School is looking for a Facilities Operative Apprentice to play a key role in keeping our site safe, clean, and running smoothly every day. In this exciting and varied role, you'll be at the heart of the school’s daily operations — from unlocking the building in the morning, helping with essential maintenance tasks, and supporting with cleaning and upkeep, to ensuring the site remains secure and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors alike. Apprenticeship Overview: Salary: £10 an hour, Automatic salary increase after 1 year of apprenticeship for those who are 19 Working Week: Monday to Friday 8 AM till 4 PM with a 30-minute lunch break Hours: 37.5 hours per week Duration: 12 months Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship standard qualification Online training supported by our dedicated tutors Location: The View School, Church Street, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5BD Duties: Maintain security of the site i.e. ensuring all doors, locks etc are in order. Attend to all contractors visiting or working on site, chaperoning at all times. Undertake daily and seasonal general maintenance of the site and equipment. Undertake daily and seasonal general maintenance of the site and equipment. Undertake general repairs as necessary, including painting areas of the school. Ensure outside areas are kept free from litter, sweeping leaves, emptying bins, etc. Ensure paths and access points and entrances are free of snow and ice to ensure safe passage. Attend to the contracted cleaning team (reporting and compliance). Replenish soap, towels and toilet paper to all lavatories as necessary. Monitor the boiler and ensure it is running on a day-to-day basis to meet the establishment's needs. Ensure deliveries of supplies are correctly handled and dispensed appropriately. Take meter readings. Maintain registers i.e. asbestos, etc. Comply with health and safety, fire regulations and other school policies. Assist with moving furniture and supplies as requested, and work at heights as required in accordance with health and safety regulations and after completion of a management risk assessment. Work with the SLT and Facilities Manager to ensure all compliance tasks are completed on time. Inform the Facilities Manager when supplies are needed (paper and hygiene products) or services are needed (i.e. plumber). Desired skills, qualities and qualifications: Patient and calm Enjoyment of working with children Sensitivity and understanding to help build good relationships with pupils Wants to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils Organised, good time management, proactive and self-motivated Upholds and promotes the ethos and values of the school Able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Maintains confidentiality at all times Committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? The successful candidate will obtain a Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship standard qualification Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary. What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Company Benefits: Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants Eligible for an apprenticeship Oyster card, 30% off travel Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more Automatic rise in pay after 12 months Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. InspireLP