Site Facilities Apprentice at Forge Mill Farm

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in West Bromwich is seeking a Facilities Services Operative to ensure site safety and cleanliness for visitors, staff, and students. Responsibilities include logging maintenance issues and supporting daily operations through various management tasks. The role requires flexibility, as the working week includes weekends and evenings for special events. The position is part of a 12-month apprenticeship program aimed at training and employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management and site safety.
• Knowledge of fire safety and risk assessments.
• Ability to maintain site cleanliness and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily response regarding site safety.
• Log and report maintenance issues.
• Support daily operations through premises management.

Job description

Provide daily response with regards to site safety for visitors, staff & students, logging & reporting maintenance issues, maintaining site appearance, ensuring cleanliness & grounds upkeep. Support daily operations through premises management (fire safety, asbestos, risk assessments, COSHH) and event preparation.

Course Information

Course: Facilities services operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Start and finish times between 7am - 5pm, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, including every other weekend, some evenings for special events, and bank holidays. This is a 7-day service, as animal care must be maintained every day.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.