Modern Apprentice - Facilities Management

Advert

Undertake duties connected with providing ‘non-core’ soft and hard facilities services, i.e. the services which support and maintain the primary function of East Renfrewshire Schools. You will work within Facility Management, gaining experience working towards a Level 2 qualification in Facilities Services.

Applicants should have a genuine interest in facility services.

Applicants should be between the age of 16 and 19 years.

Main Duties:

Assist with the security of the premises and its contents including patrolling the premises, operation of fire and burglar alarms and key holder responsibilities including opening and closing of premises.

Assist with the lighting and heating of premises including maintenance and operation of plant.

To assist with delivery of goods and materials and be responsible for the porterage of same to appropriate storage locations within the school.

To assist with porterage duties associated with the Council’s recycling policy.

To assist with handy person duties in line with agreed protocols in conjunction with Property & Technical Services, e.g. minor repairs and paintwork, assembly of flat pack furniture, replacing shelving, replacing light bulbs / tubes / sanding and sealing floors, clearing rooms in preparation for redecoration / refurbishment, and examination of water fittings to report faults.

To assist with routine inspections of cleaning equipment to ensure safe operation.

Assist with the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils whilst in the school environs particularly prior to the school day, during morning, midday and afternoon breaks and at the end of the school day.

To assist with monitoring the standard of cleaning undertaken on the premises and complete the associated documentation including completion of site record book, and checking time sheets for work completed as appropriate

Control and prevention of litter throughout the school and associated grounds, i.e. all of the establishment’s buildings, approaches, car parks, soft landscape grounds and all playing / communal areas within the school environment.

To assist with Minor ground maintenance tasks such as clearing of weeds from school grounds.

Assist with regular property inspections and liaise with Property & Technical Services or external contractors regarding property maintenance issues.

Assist with all administrative procedures as required in relation to security of premises, property complaints, maintenance activities, energy conservation and anti-vandalism measures.

Attend all in-service training arranged by the department.

Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as delegated by the Head Teacher or other person acting on his / her behalf.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.    

 

Additional Information

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.    

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

 

East Renfrewshire Council has launched a new 15-year Community Planning Partnership vision called ‘A Place to Grow’.  Please follow this link https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/placetogrow to watch a video and read our full plan which sets out our shared hopes and aspirations between now and 2040 so that East Renfrewshire is a place where everyone can flourish, thrive and grow.

 

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.  Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

 

Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

 

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer.  It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees.  Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted.  Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

 

Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren.  They can also provide general support with other employability matters.  Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/