School 21 - Facilities Services Operative Apprentice (Level 2)
Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ
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Summary
School 21 is an all-through school situated in Stratford East London. We are looking for an apprentice to join our skilled facilities team and contribute to the facilities and maintenance tasks. We offer full training on the apprenticeship scheme as well as statutory health and safety training. Opportunity to work on other sites in our trust.
Training course: Facilities services operative (level 2)
Hours Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 27 April 2026
Duration: 1 Year
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
You will be responsible for helping the Facilities team in the following areas:
Grounds maintenance, building maintenance, fire alarm testing, emergency light testing, deliveries, health & safety legislation, intruder alarm, use of tools and machinery
Opening and closing of school buildings
Risk assessments, COSHH, manual handling, fire safety training
You will receive on the job training as well as professional training courses.
Where you'll work
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
STRAIGHT A TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Facilities services operative (level 2)
Your training plan
You will be completing the Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprentice (Level 2). You will receive the equivalent of one day a week training to complete the course which will either be day release or block release time (TBC). Your place of work will be School 21 and you will be given the opportunity to visit and work on at School 360.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English and Maths (grade 5)
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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
About this company
School 21 is part of the Big Education Trust. We are a pioneering school based in Stratford East London, an all-through school for boys and girls and children from all starting points and background.
Staff benefits hub including blue light card, cycle to work scheme, eyecare vouchers, gym discounts, interest free travel season ticket loan, motorsave scheme, active discounts, pension scheme, technology IT scheme
After this apprenticeship
School 21 is an although school based in Stratford, East London. We are part of the Big Education Trust.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on more training in Facilities Management and Health & Safety, and grow with the Trust and take on more responsibility.