Site Facilities Apprentices

Häfele Group; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on gym membership

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Häfele UK is offering a 15-month Site Facilities Apprenticeship (Property Maintenance) based at Rugby Head Office. The role combines workplace learning with college attendance and two-day workshops, with a view to possible permanent employment on successful completion.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in maintenance across multiple trades and learn about facilities systems while balancing college work and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/5 or equivalent, or willingness to complete Functional Skills.
• Good communication with colleagues, contractors and visitors.
• Basic IT skills and ability to keep accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
• A practical approach with interest in maintenance or facilities management.
• Health and safety awareness in a busy workplace.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation and maintenance of site facilities to keep environments safe and well-presented.
• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance across offices, warehouse and external areas.
• Participate in painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Help maintain facilities systems including access control, CCTV, fire and intruder alarms.
• Support health, safety and compliance activities and maintain records.
• Assist with facilities administration, service visits and stock control.

Skills

Good communication

Basic IT skills

Attention to detail

Practical approach

Health and safety awareness

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/5)

Job description

Site Facilities Apprentice (Property Maintenance)

Temp - Perm, Site and College Based, Full Time, 38.75 hours, Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:30pm

Location: Rugby Head Office

Your new Company:

Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service.

Your new role:

Are you practical, hands-on and keen to build a career in facilities, property maintenance or construction?

We're looking for a Site Facilities Apprentice (Property Maintenance) to join our team at Häfele UK. This is a 15-month apprenticeship, with the opportunity for the role to become permanent on successful completion. The apprenticeship will be site based at our Head Office in Rugby Monday to Friday with practical quarterly 2-day block release workshops at GLP Building Block Training Centres, Worcester. Therefore candidates must be able to commute to both the Head Office and Training Centre locations as required.

As our Site Facilities Apprentice, you'll support the Site Facilities team in maintaining a safe, secure, compliant and efficient working environment for colleagues, contractors and visitors. You'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of maintenance activities, including basic repairs, painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing, grounds maintenance, building upkeep and facilities systems.

You'll combine workplace learning with college attendance and apprenticeship training, giving you the opportunity to develop practical skills, build confidence and apply what you learn in a real working environment.

Key Responsibilities and What to Expect:

• Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of our site facilities, helping to keep our working environment safe, functional and well presented.
• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance across office, warehouse and external areas, under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
• Get involved in practical maintenance tasks such as painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, flooring repairs, basic glazing, roofing support, grounds maintenance and fencing.
• Help maintain facilities systems including access control, CCTV, fire alarms, intruder alarms and other building technologies.
• Support health, safety and compliance activities, including inspections, contractor documentation, safe working practices and responsible use of tools and equipment.
• Assist with facilities administration, maintenance records, service visits, stock control, procurement of materials and continuous improvement projects.

Support Through Your Apprenticeship:

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll be supported by your college tutors, your line manager and our Learning and Development team. Together, they'll help you understand the course requirements, build your confidence, review your progress and support you in applying your learning in the workplace.

An apprenticeship is a great opportunity, but it is also a step up from school or full-time education. You'll need to manage your time well, keep on top of coursework, meet course deadlines and take ownership of your learning. At the same time, you'll be working on site, so it's important that you're able to balance your college work with your day-to-day responsibilities.

As standard for an apprenticeship, 20% off-the-job training will be provided to support your learning and development. The time is designed to help you complete your apprenticeship successfully while continuing to gain valuable hands-on experience in the workplace.

What you'll need to succeed:

• GCSE Grade 4/5 or above, or equivalent, in English and Maths, or willingness to complete Functional Skills if required.
• Good communication skills and confidence when working with colleagues, contractors and visitors
• Basic IT skills and the ability to keep accurate records
• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering good quality work
• A practical approach and interest in maintenance, DIY, construction, engineering or facilities management
• An awareness of health and safety and the importance of working safely in a busy workplace.

What you'll get in return:

• A 15-month apprenticeship combining practical workplace experience with structured learning and college attendance with the possibility of a permanent role on successful completion.
• Hands-on training across a broad range of property maintenance and facilities activities
• Support from experienced colleagues who will help you develop your skills, knowledge and confidence
• The opportunity to work in a varied site-based role where no two days are the same
• Experience in health and safety, contractor management, building systems, sustainability initiatives and workplace improvement projects
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a starting salary of £16,120 per annum, with the added potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 3% of your yearly pay.

Benefits including:

• Additional Holiday over statutory with our Length of Service programme
• Health Cash plan scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on gym membership, restaurants, retailers
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Cover)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Where Could This Take You?

This apprenticeship is a great starting point for someone looking to build a long-term career in facilities management, property maintenance or building services. Over the 15-month programme, you'll develop practical multi-trade skills, understand how a busy site operates and gain experience that could support future progression into wider facilities management positions.

If you're keen to learn, enjoy practical work and want to develop skills that can support a future career, we'd love to hear from you.

At Häfele UK, we're proud to be a Living Wage accredited employer, demonstrating our commitment to fair pay and the wellbeing of our people. This means every member of our team earns a wage that meets the real cost of living - not just the government minimum - because we believe hard work deserves fair reward.