School Facilities Maintenance Apprentice

Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,104 - 16,016; Full time

Job summary

Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust is offering a 24-month Property Maintenance Apprenticeship at Claremont High School. The role is full-time (35 hours per week, 8am–4pm) across 52 weeks per year, with study leave and full training provided.

The apprenticeship focuses on building maintenance, grounds upkeep, health and safety, and facilities management, with DBS checks as part of safeguarding. The successful candidate will learn practical maintenance skills and contribute to maintaining a safe, clean

Qualifications

• Practical and eager to learn.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking.
• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Interested in maintenance, construction or property care.
• Committed to developing new skills and completing an apprenticeship programme.
• No previous facilities experience is required as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support routine, planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the school site, including buildings and grounds.
• Learn and assist in basic tasks in general repairs, minor site projects, plumbing, carpentry, decorating, groundskeeping and preparation of materials.
• Carry out checks and routine maintenance under the guidance of the site team, helping to maintain clean, safe, and secure school facilities.
• Complete assigned jobs from the facilities ticketing system under supervision, while learning to manage day-to-day duties and ad-hoc tasks effectively.
• Undertake porterage duties, including receiving deliveries, distributing goods, moving furniture and equipment, and supporting the setup and clearing away of school functions and events.
• Support the safe operation, cleaning and tidiness of internal and external areas, including litter picking, reactive cleaning following spillages, keeping paths clear, sweeping external areas and ensuring drains and gullies remain free from debris where required.
• Learn to use hand tools, small machinery and maintenance equipment safely and appropriately, always under suitable supervision until competent.
• Respond to minor faults and issues raised by staff when competent.
• Support the school’s commitment to safeguarding, health & safety, and security procedures.
• Attend and complete all required apprenticeship training, tutorials, coursework and assessments, including any off-site or college-based training required by the apprenticeship provider.

Job description

Chrysalis Multi Academy Trust is offering a 24-month Property Maintenance Apprenticeship at Claremont High School. The role is full-time (35 hours per week, 8am–4pm) across 52 weeks per year, with study leave and full training provided.

The apprenticeship focuses on building maintenance, grounds upkeep, health and safety, and facilities management, with DBS checks as part of safeguarding. The successful candidate will learn practical maintenance skills and contribute to maintaining a safe, clean