Queens Walk
Ruislip, HA4 0LR

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED - Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship @ Queensmead Secondary School

Salary: £14,133.60 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Wed 10 Sep 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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INSPIRE ATA LIMITED - Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship @ Queensmead Secondary School

Summary

Queensmead School is a thriving secondary School located in the suburbs of London for students aged 11-18 years. Queensmead School sets high expectations for all their students & this is demonstrated by the outcomes achieved. The school is located close by to South Ruislip underground station. The school is made up of 11 buildings within the site.

Annual wage: £14,133.60 a year
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Training course: Facilities services operative (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday 8am- 4pm.
36.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Saturday 20 September 2025

Duration: 1 Year 1 Month

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

This is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. You may be required to carry out other duties as required:

  • Assist with opening/closing and securing school buildings and grounds
  • Perform reactive/planned maintenance (plumbing, carpentry, cleaning, etc.)
  • Respond to helpdesk maintenance requests, prioritising and resolving efficiently
  • Support Premises Manager with all site duties (repairs, safety, access, etc.)
  • Set up/take down furniture and equipment for events
  • Communicate with staff/contractors on maintenance work and timelines
  • Lead small projects/minor works
  • Support key events (e.g., Open Evenings)
  • Patrol the site for hazards and order goods as needed
  • Assist with site security (alarms, locks, CCTV, emergencies)
  • Provide general portering and handle deliveries
  • Escort visitors/contractors and support fire drills
  • Monitor/report building issues and contractor performance
  • Support site safety, traffic control, inspections, and H&S compliance
  • Help supervise and carry out cleaning/litter duties
  • Drive and maintain the school minibus
  • Follow all school policies (safeguarding, H&S, data protection)
  • Participate in training and handle emergencies if needed
  • Support external lettings and assist contractors in the manager’s absence

Where you’ll work

Queens Walk
Ruislip
HA4 0LR

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

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Your training course

Facilities services operative (level 2)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4 - 9 or equivalent)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337909.

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Closes on Wednesday 10 September 2025

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