Facilities Operative Apprenticeship at The Halifax Academy Join our team as a Facilities Operative Apprentice, helping to keep our school clean, safe, and well-maintained. You’ll support site security, daily maintenance, and uphold high health and safety standards while promoting the welfare of all pupils and staff. Apprenticeship Overview: Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19 year olds Working Week: Monday to Friday 10am till 6pm with breaks included 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 Halifax Academy, Gibbet Street, Halifax, HX2 0BA Key Responsibilities: Monitor any issues relating to cleaning equipment and product compliance (COSHH). To act as a key holder, carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds, carry out the routine and non-routine opening of The Halifax Academy estate. Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations. Undertake risk assessments where relevant with support of the Facilities, Services & Estates Manager. Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance Ensuring that all areas within the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean. Ensuring that all caretaking and cleaning equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for repair as appropriate. Carrying out routine procedures or checks on ancillary equipment, e.g. fire alarms/equipment, water checks Carrying out Academy based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage. Regularly set up and remove furniture e.g. exams and daily assemblies. Distribute and relocate equipment and incoming goods and occasional collection of miscellaneous provisions away from academy premises. At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with Academy based policies and Health and Safety procedures, including risk assessment. To respect confidentiality using the Academy protocols for sharing information, e.g. child protection information The postholder will be required to undertake any other professional duties as required. What We’re Looking For Essential: Hardworking, reliable, and flexible to the needs of the school. Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach. Good attention to detail and willingness to learn. Basic DIY or practical skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for children. Basic ICT skills and record-keeping ability. Preparedness to work flexible hours as part of a shift pattern. Desirable: Experience working in a school or educational setting. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above). Interest in facilities management, maintenance, or site operations. Willingness to undertake further training and gain qualifications. Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations. Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. 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