INSPIRE ATA LIMITED - Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship - Northwood School
Salary: £15,600 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Fri 29 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
INSPIRE ATA LIMITED - Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship - Northwood School
Pinner Road, Northwood, HA6 1QN
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Summary
Northwood School is an inclusive, high-achieving 11–18 school in North West London, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. With modern facilities, great transport links, and a supportive team, it offers an excellent environment for a facilities apprentice to help maintain a safe and welcoming school setting.
Training course: Facilities services operative (level 2)
Hours Monday - Friday, 12:00 - 20:00, with a 30-minute break. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 22 June 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
To have overall responsibility for the supervision of the school premises including:
Locking and unlocking the premises
Ensuring community users sign the lettings sheet
Carrying out security checks, including the site perimeter and frequent patrols of the school’s grounds
Operation of fire, security systems and all-weather pitch
Operation of boilers for heating and hot water
Responding to emergencies affecting the school premises
Attention to security is very important to ensure there is no unauthorised access during the hire period
To be proactive in maintaining excellent cleaning standards in both designated areas and those required in support of the Premises team
To carry out maintenance tasks, such as minor repairs and painting
Moving furniture as requested, within Health & Safety guidelines e.g. setting out and clearing away chairs and tables, or moving water urns
Cleaning floors and other communal areas as requested by the Premises Manager
Ensure any Health & Safety issues are reported to the Premises Manager or Operations Director
Always ensure safe working practices and the correct use of plant and equipment
Safe storage of all cleaning and COSHH materials
Contributing to risk assessment
Other duties arising from the use of the school site
Carry out emergency cleaning duties which may arise
To carry out related Premises maintenance, such as descaling of taps, flushing toilets, litter picking, setting up chairs/tables, 3G Astro Turf maintenance
Where necessary ensuring that main entrances and paths are clear of snow or ice by applying salt
To maintain a highly visible, friendly and approachable presence during lettings
Trouble shoot problems as they arise
To carry out your duties in a polite, efficient and cheerful manner building relationships with regular users
To treat students, parents, staff, visitors and contractors with care, consideration and courtesy in accordance with the school’s ethos and values
To promote a favourable image of Northwood School to all building users
To present high standards of personal appearance in accordance with the school’s ethos and values
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
GLP TRAINING LTD
Your training course
Facilities services operative (level 2)
Your training plan
Facilities Services Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
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.