Birmingham Metropolitan College - Estates Apprentice
Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2NW
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Summary
To deliver a first-class Estates service, maintaining a safe environment for all staff, students and visitors at the sites of Birmingham Metropolitan College; whilst meeting the College specification and business needs.
Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Hours Monday - Friday ,8.00am to 4.00pm. Occasional flexibility required. 35.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 05 May 2026
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
To carry out internal and external repairs
To set-up and take-down room layouts before and after events
Facilitate office and classroom moves
To use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works
Erecting of access equipment as required, with appropriate training and competency
Erection of all necessary access plant and temporary screening as and when required to protect the environment and people, all in accordance with current Health & Safety guidance
Carry out a planned programme of statutory compliance checks in accordance with instructions
Use all relevant tools and equipment within safety guidelines as necessary for the completion of works
Provide operational support to all Estates functions in emergency situations
To operate the College CAFM (job-logging) software system
To interpret and work from all instructions, drawings and specification appropriate to the trade, without supervision
Interpersonal Skills:
Working with other College users to arrange works
To be conversant and qualified to use and maintain all relevant hand and power hand tools, and workshop equipment in a safe effective manner
Be capable of carrying out a good standard of workmanship in all duties as directed by managers
Other Requirements:
To request assistance from other team members where task exceeds single worker capabilities
To undertake snow clearing and road gritting as and when required, as instructed by the Facilities Managers
To carry out all duties in accordance with the College’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
To carry out any other duties as directed by your line manage
To undertake any other duties within the spirit of the job description
Commitment to outstanding customer service attitudes and approach and a commitment to drive such service attitudes throughout your team
Commit to, promote and operate in accordance with BMet’s values and goals including but not limited to safeguarding; health and safety; diversity and inclusion
Commit to and participate in college-wide activities as required including but not limited to enrolment; open events; development
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
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Your training course
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Your training plan
The successful candidate will achieve a full Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
The training will be delivered from Sutton Coldfield College
Initial off-the-job training will be 3 days per week, dropping to 1 day a week further into the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade Grade C/4 or Above)
Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)
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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Other requirements
An enhanced DBS check, funded by Birmingham Metropolitan College, is required. The role involves manual labour, IT usage, and primarily indoor work, with some outdoor tasks as well.
About this company
BMet is one of the largest training providers and further education colleges in the UK with over 15,000 learners across its sites in Birmingham which include James Watt College, Matthew Boulton College and Sutton Coldfield College. BMet provides a wide range of education and training opportunities for school leavers looking to advance their qualifications and career prospects as well as adults returning to learning to start a new career, secure promotion or start a new venture.
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
There is potential for progression for the right candidate
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Birmingham Metropolitan College
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022785.
