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Wormley C of E Primary School - Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Salary: £15,600 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Fri 24 Apr 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Wormley C of E Primary School - Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Summary

To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe working environment, as directed.

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 5:00pm.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 04 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

  • Ensure that buildings and site are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking and unlocking of buildings at pre-determined times.
  • Keep records relating to maintenance and security.
  • Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified. Report serious hazards to the line manager immediately.
  • Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within school.
  • Undertake minor repairs (i.e., not requiring a qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.
  • Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
  • Receive deliveries to the school site.
  • Collect and assemble waste for collection.

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

  • Periodic cleaning of designated areas of the school building and grounds according to instructions.
  • Assist with the maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example sports/theatrical equipment.
  • Undertake lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements.
  • Act as a designated keyholder, providing emergency access to the school site.
  • Act as school contact in relation to premises-related contractors.
  • Organise testing for asbestos and other health and safety procedures.

The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary. 

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

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Your training plan

Working towards completing the level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship standard. Work-based learning with attendance once per week at Hertford Regional College Broxbourne campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 1-9)
  • Maths (grade 1-9)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Reliable
  • Flexibility
  • Strong work ethic
  • Independent working

Other requirements

DBS check required.

About this company

Wormley Church of England Primary School (VC) has a distinctive Christian ethos, we intend to provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating learning environment which offers a rich, relevant and motivating curriculum to develop individuals and inspire life-long learning.

https://www.wormleyprimary.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Wormley C of E Primary School

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022865.

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Closes on Friday 24 April 2026

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