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St George's Catholic Primary School
The Mount,, Taunton, TA1 3NR

Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

Salary: £11,778 a year
Working Pattern: Part Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Sun 20 Jul 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

Summary

Works under broad direction and set procedures. Manages caretaking services across the school site, ensuring safety and security. Handles minor maintenance and repairs, supervises cleaning staff, and responds to site emergencies. Reports to the Headteacher or nominated representative on all aspects of site care and maintenance.

Annual wage: £11,778 a year
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Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday; 30 hours per week; Split shifts may be required – flexible subject to business needs. Possibility of overtime or hours in lieu.
30.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 15 September 2025

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Responsibility for others: The post has some impact on the well-being of individuals or groups (ie physical, mental, social, health and safety).

Responsibility for staff: The post supervises, checks work, instructs or trains a small number of staff.

Responsibility for physical resources: The post has considerable responsibility for cleaning, maintenance and repair of a range of equipment or buildings and / or responsibility for security of buildings.

Security:

  • Open/close premises; carry out routine and emergency security procedures
  • Prevent trespassing and unauthorised parking
  • Act as keyholder; respond to alarm call-outs and out-of-hours emergencies

Cleaning:

  • Perform cleaning tasks and supervise cleaning staff
  • Conduct inspections, maintain logs, order supplies, and manage related admin
  • Ensure floors are stripped and retreated periodically

Maintenance:

  • Perform minor repairs; report major issues and direct contractors
  • Operate heating systems and manage frost/fire/flood precautions
  • Maintain paths, drains, equipment, and undertake occasional gardening and painting
  • Provide emergency access in adverse weather conditions

Stock:

  • Receive delivery of stock, materials etc, ensuring appropriate storage
  • Ensure adequate supply of fuel, light bulbs and janitorial materials are available, placing orders as necessary

Lettings: 

  • Prepare for after-school activities and ensure accommodation is prepared for normal school use
  • Undertake school lettings in accordance with the lettings procedures 

Other:

  • Move equipment and resources as required
  • Set up goal posts / sport areas as necessary
  • Check fire alarm systems
  • Assist Head teacher (or nominated representative) in undertaking risk assessments
  • To develop knowledge and skills in swimming pool maintenance

Where you’ll work

St George's Catholic Primary School
The Mount,
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3NR

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BRIDGWATER AND TAUNTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Your training plan

Day release at the Taunton Campus.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Initiative
  • Understand H&S, COSHH
  • Literacy skills
  • Proactive

Other requirements

Full Enhanced DBS Check

About this company

At St George’s Catholic School in Taunton, we pride ourselves on being a nurturing, inclusive, and vibrant primary school at the heart of our local community. With around 220 pupils aged 4 to 11, our school is a place where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our dedicated staff work together to create a caring atmosphere rooted in our Catholic values, ensuring that children feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn. We celebrate diversity, promote kindness, and foster a lifelong love of learning, making St George’s a truly special place to work and grow.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Further training opportunities e.g. mandatory safeguarding training or pool management and maintenance course.
  • Opportunity for paid overtime or time in lieu through lettings by arrangement with the Headteacher.
  • Working as part of an established team, with support from experienced caretaker.
  • Opportunity to apply for the role on a permanent basis for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Somerset County Council

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329634.

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Closes on Sunday 20 July 2025

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