Facilities Apprentice: Hands-On Maintenance & Compliance

Prospect Hospice; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Hospice in Swindon invites applications for a Facilities Apprentice to join the Estates & Facilities team. You will gain hands-on experience across maintenance, health and safety, and facilities operations while completing a recognised apprenticeship programme.

You will support the Facilities Manager and Technician, working across hospice and retail sites, with supervision, structured learning and progression opportunities as you develop essential skills for a career in facilities

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Facilities Support: Assist with planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Carry out routine inspections and checks across hospice and retail sites.
• Support basic maintenance and repair activities.
• Report faults, defects and maintenance concerns.
• Help maintain the presentation and functionality of buildings and external areas.
• Health, Safety and Compliance: Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Assist with inspections and safety checks.
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
• Contractor and Site Support: Assist with preparing areas for contractor visits and works.
• Support contractor activities while ensuring site safety requirements are followed.
• Learn about contractor management and facilities compliance.
• Learning and Development: Complete all apprenticeship learning, assessments and study requirements.
• Participate in supervision, development reviews and training opportunities.
• Develop increasing levels of responsibility as your skills grow.

Job description

Prospect Hospice in Swindon invites applications for a Facilities Apprentice to join the Estates & Facilities team. You will gain hands-on experience across maintenance, health and safety, and facilities operations while completing a recognised apprenticeship programme.

You will support the Facilities Manager and Technician, working across hospice and retail sites, with supervision, structured learning and progression opportunities as you develop essential skills for a career in facilities