Facilities Management FM Apprentice

Sodexo Group; Chatham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK seeks an FM Apprentice at the University of Greenwich. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing facilities across the campus, learning essential skills in a supportive environment while pursuing a Level 3 FM qualification. The ideal candidate is organized and has a proactive mindset, with responsibilities including assisting in health and safety checks and responding to operational requests. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.85 per hour with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• No prior experience in FM is needed, just the right mindset.
• Interest in health & safety or FM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of hard and soft FM services across university sites.
• Assist with health & safety checks, statutory compliance, and inspections.
• Respond to operational requests and provide customer service.
• Learn to maintain documentation and compliance records.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Confident communicator

Proactive

Attention to detail

Basic IT skills

Education

Maths and English qualifications at GCSE level 4/C or equivalent

Willingness to complete the FM Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job description

• University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TB

Start your Facilities Management career with one of the UK’s most trusted service providers.

At Sodexo, we create clean, safe, welcoming, and sustainable environments where students and staff can thrive. As an FM Apprentice, you’ll join our friendly on-site teams at the of Greenwichand begin a structured journey into the world of Facilities Management, an exciting, varied, and growing industry.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone motivated, curious, and eager to learn while gaining hands-on experience across real operational environments.

No two days look the same in FM!As an apprentice, you’ll rotate across key areas and learn how we keep our campuses running smoothly, safely, and sustainably.Throughout your journey, you’ll have supportive managers and colleagues guiding your development every step of the way.

What You'll Do:

Support the delivery of both hard and soft FM services across multiple university sites

Assist with health & safety checks, statutory compliance, and routine inspections

Help coordinate contractors and suppliers, gaining insight into service delivery

Respond to operational requests and provide excellent customer service

Learn how to maintain accurate documentation and compliance records

Join managers on audits, risk assessments, and site visits

Build confidence in communication, teamwork, and professional relationships

Balance on-the-job learning with completing your IWFM Level 3 Apprenticeship

For a list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What we’re looking for

Skills & Attributes

We’re not expecting experience in FM, just the right mindset:

Organised, reliable, and able to manage time well

A confident communicator who enjoys working with others

Proactive, positive, and keen to learn new skills

Great attention to detail

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge & Experience (desirable, not essential)

Any awareness of Facilities Management or health & safety

Previous experience in customer service, admin, or operational roles

Qualifications

Willingness to complete the FM Level 3 Apprenticeship – essential

What you'll achieve

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have:

A nationally recognisedLevel 3 FM qualification

Real operational experience across a broad range of FM disciplines

A strong foundation for progressing into coordinator, supervisor, or specialist roles

Confidence, professionalism, and skills valued across the FM industry

The opportunity to support meaningful services that impact thousands of campus users every day

You’ll be making a real difference all while building a career with purpose.

At Sodexo, we believe in empowering our people, nurturing talent, and supporting career growth. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive team that celebrates fresh ideas and encourages you to flourish.

Ready to build your future with us?

Apply today and help us shape safe, efficient, and inspiring university environments.

Eligibility for Apprenticeship:

If you're interested in completing an apprenticeship, here's what you need to know:

• You should have resided in the UK for the past 3 years or possess "settled status."
• You not have acquired similar prior learning.
• Have Maths and English qualifications at GCSE level 4/C or equivalent essential
• Apprenticeships are for all ages, so whether you’ve just left education, returning from a career break or looking for a new direction this could be the perfect opportunity!

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Salary £13.85 per hour plus great Sodexo Benefits