Berry Hill Primary & Nursery School - Site Manager Apprentice
Salary: £13,520 a year
Working Pattern: Part Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 32.50
Closing Date: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
Berry Hill Primary & Nursery School - Site Manager Apprentice
Berry Hill Primary School, Black Scotch Lane, Mansfield, NG18 4JW
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Summary
We are looking for an apprentice to train under our experienced site manager, who maintains our site to ensure the buildings and grounds are clean, safe and fully operational. You will gain experience in planned and reactive maintenance, learn about all of the compliance standards primary schools need to ensure they reach.
Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Hours Role is a split shift pattern. 6.00am - 9.00am and then 2:30pm - 6.00pm (no lunch break, due to gap between split shifts). 32.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 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
You will work alongside our site manager to maintain the safety and security of the school and also assist in maintaining and repairing elements of the buildings and fixtures and fittings as directed. You will receive full training in all aspects of your role.
Main Responsibilities
Assisting with unlocking / locking up procedures, moving towards doing this autonomously at times
Ensuring that all the exterior areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition including litter picking and emptying of rubbish bins
Carrying out porterage duties as and when required
Recording all deliveries and maintain the required stock levels and ensure that adequate supplies are maintained to meet the needs of the establishment
Assisting external agencies and working with contractors in dealing with matters concerning building maintenance
Basic plumbing maintenance tasks
Salting and de-icing during winter months to ensure safe access to premises
Property maintenance, including minor repairs and redecoration as directed
Setting out and putting away furniture in line with operational requirements
Undertaking any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined, subject to the proviso that normally any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms
Health and safety
Completion of weekly/monthly/termly site compliance checks as directed by Site Manager
To carry out basic DIY works within the individual’s skills and capabilities, and having due regard to health and safety requirements
Inputting of Health and Safety information and documentation
Taking reasonable care for the health and safety of him/herself and of other persons who may be affected by his/her activities and, where appropriate, safeguarding the health and safety of all persons under his/her control and guidance in accordance with the provision of Health and Safety legislation
Promote the safety and wellbeing of staff and pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ well-being by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education and our school’s child protection policy
Professional development
Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the education profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school as set out in the school’s Code of Conduct
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Demonstrate positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
Respect individual differences and cultural diversity
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the GDPR
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
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Your training plan
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Construction Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
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
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Other requirements
Enhanced DBS check will be required.
About this company
Berry Hill is a successful, friendly and thriving primary school in the heart of Mansfield.
