Caretaker Apprentice

The Caretaker Apprentice plays an important supporting role in keeping the school site safe, clean, and well-maintained for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Wage:
£10,400 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training course:
Facilities services operative (level 2)

Hours:
Monday- Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
25 hours a week

Start date:
Monday 19 October 2026

Duration:
1 year 1 month

Positions available:
1

What you'll do at work

Under the guidance of the current Caretaker, the apprentice will develop practical skills and knowledge in site maintenance, health and safety, and facilities management, contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

This role sits within the Site and Facilities Team, which is responsible for the upkeep, security and operational functionality of the school premises and grounds.

The Caretaker Apprentice will support a range of duties, including:

• Assisting with the general maintenance and repair of school buildings and equipment
• Supporting cleaning and upkeep of indoor and outdoor areas
• Helping to ensure the site is secure, including opening and locking up procedures
• Assisting with health and safety checks and compliance tasks
• Supporting the setup of rooms for lessons, events and activities
• Carrying out basic gardening and grounds maintenance duties
• Reporting any faults, damages, or hazards to the Site Manager

The Caretaker Apprentice will report directly to the Headteacher for day-to-day management and to Senior Finance Officer. The apprentice will have regular contact with teaching staff, administrative staff, all contractors and external visitors as part of their daily duties. We are looking for someone with some experience in a manual job or a role involving manual handling, and who lives within a reasonable distance of the school.

Where you'll work

Yeading Infant & Nursery School
Carlyon Road
Hayes
UB4 0NR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
CAPITAL CITY COLLEGE GROUP

Training course
Facilities services operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn

Course contents

Comply with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation (Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974) e.g. logging incidents, posting/distributing health and safety notices, checking fire extinguishers, fire alarms, confirming that checks have been carried out, use of PPE
Comply with other relevant legislation e.g. food safety, employment rights and responsibilities, data protection, equality, diversity and inclusion
Comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) e.g. permits to work, contractor risk assessments, safe systems of work, site inductions
Carry out health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Report the findings of health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Identify risks, hazards and threats to people, property and premises in accordance with SOPs
Act on the findings of health and safety checks in accordance with SOPs
Implement site emergency and evacuation procedures in accordance with SOPs e.g. acting as emergency evacuation marshal, submitting evacuation plans and reports/audits
Report on the actions taken in accordance with SOPs
Collaborate with other colleagues (e.g. security officers, cleaning operatives, receptionists, engineers and catering staff) in accordance with SOPs
Respond to customers’ queries and incidents in accordance with SOPs
Take action that is appropriate to the nature of the FM query (e.g. clarifying straightforward contractual/SLA queries, referrals/escalation)
Deal with complaints in accordance with SOPs
Keep customers informed of developments, issues and delays in accordance with SOPs
Apply policies in sustainability and corporate social responsibility in accordance with SOPs
Identify areas for improvement in sustainable and corporate social responsibility performance in accordance with SOPs
Make practicable suggestions for improvements to corporate social responsibility performance in accordance with SOPs
Operate the stock management system in accordance with SOPs e.g. stock checking, replenishment, stock ordering
Confirm the correct functioning of equipment used to deliver FM services in accordance with SOPs (e.g. franking machines, reprographics equipment, cleaning equipment, vending machines, catering trolleys, radios, walkie-talkies etc.)
Report the findings of premises and equipment inspections in accordance with SOPs
Carry out quality assurance checks in accordance with SOP's to ensure that FM services are delivered to the required standard.
Deal with feedback or escalate issues beyond their level of authority in accordance with SOP's
Collect FM-related information from a variety of sources (e.g. from BMS, helpdesk or in-house systems) in accordance with the task specification
Collate FM and health and safety information as specified (e.g. preparing preliminary reports such as energy usage and sustainability, heating systems, lighting systems, security and access systems) in accordance with the task specification
Identify and report on opportunities for improvement from information collected in accordance with the task specification using appropriate software applications and communication platforms
Provide support to the access management system in accordance with SOPs (e.g. ID checks, key authorization, security marking, security access data, building security alarm systems (access, CCTV etc)
Ensure communal areas meet required standards of cleanliness and presentation in accordance with SOPs (e.g. cleanliness checks, keeping the area tidy and free from hazards, maintaining the currency of publicity displays, dealing with post, deliveries and laundry, acting as a traffic marshal, removing rubbish etc)
Greet and treat visitors in accordance with SOPs
Ensure service areas are maintained in accordance with SOPs for cleanliness and hygiene (e.g food preparation areas, control rooms, compactors and refuse areas)
Support others through the provision of reception services, events organisation, hospitality and catering, room set-up and restoration in accordance with SOPs and the task specification
Report issues and problems in accordance with SOPs
Log jobs and arrange for repairs and engineering maintenance in accordance with SOPs
Carry out inspections of premises and facilities to ensure the correct functioning of buildings and plant equipment in accordance with SOPs e.g. access systems, temperature checks, repairs carried out
Carry out minor repairs and maintenance or ensure that they have been carried out in accordance with SOPs e.g. changing toner, changing batteries, replenishing stationary, PPM audits
Report the correct operation of FM buildings and equipment in accordance with SOPs
Keep asset registers up-to-date (checks, reconciliation, record keeping) in accordance with SOPs
Complete and keep up-to-date personal development plans
Keep FM-related skills up-to-date
Keep FM-related knowledge up-to-date
Manage customer expectations in accordance with SOPs and organizational expectations
Communicate with customers confidently and clearly using communication methods that are appropriate to the situation in accordance with organizational expectations
Support the project team constructively and in a way that engenders positive relationships in accordance with organizational expectations
Report on the extent that objectives have been met and escalate any issues in accordance with organizational expectations