Apprentice Facilities Assistant

Getting In Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Facilities Assistant at a prestigious university. In this role, you will support the College facilities department, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of tasks including building inspections, health and safety documentation, and coordinating office moves. This role is designed to foster your personal and professional development in a supportive environment, working alongside experienced colleagues. With access to excellent training and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique chance to kick-start your career in facilities management while enjoying a generous benefits package, including paid holidays and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

40 days paid holiday

Paid volunteering day

Occupational sick pay

Pension scheme

Subsidised day nurseries

Qualifications

• Strong communication and IT skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building condition inspections and safety checks.
• Field and deal with staff, student, and visitor queries.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem-solving skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Non-judgmental

Patience

Physical fitness

Job description

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Apprentice Facilities Assistant

, Apply From: 17/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by MERCURY TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Employer

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Vacancy Description

You will learn to support the effective running of the busy College facilities department providing support across all College facilities comprising a broad variety of activities.

The post-holder will benefit from working in a highly supportive environment with access to peers and senior colleagues who will mentor and encourage personal and professional development.

Main Duties

The apprentice will be learning and developing skills in the following areas:

• Building Condition inspections and Safety checks
• Assisting with Room moves including movement of office items
• Assisting with signage creation and installations
• Administering Health and Safety documentation
• Fielding and dealing with staff, student and visitor queries
• Assigning access via ID cards
• Reporting repairs via the central Estates team and tracking maintenance requests
• Coordinate key management process, this will involve setting up a spreadsheet and creating a key log for updating / tracking
• Coordinating small office moves which will include arranging telephone and PC moves
• Ensure the office is tidy and delivered items are cleared away promptly
• Participate in safety and environmental related activities as directed by manager
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external colleagues / services (e.g. Security, cleaning, engineers, contractors etc) including academic and professional services colleagues across the College and University.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Facilities Assistant

Employer Description

A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen. Delivering groundbreaking research and excellent research led teaching. People are at the heart of what we are and do. The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success. We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries. The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum, and botanical gardens.

Vacancy Location

Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000291906

Key Dates

Apply From

17/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-01-12 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-02-20 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• L2 Facilities services operative Apprenticeship Standard

Learning Provider

MERCURY TRAINING SERVICES LTD

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem-solving skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non-judgmental, Patience, Physical fitness.