Horsenden Lane North
Greenford, UB6 0PB

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED - Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship – Horsenden Primary School

Salary: £12,480 a year
Working Pattern: Part Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 30
Closing Date: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
INSPIRE ATA LIMITED - Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship – Horsenden Primary School

Summary

We are looking for a reliable and motivated individual to join us as a Facilities Operative Apprentice, supporting the smooth running, safety, and maintenance of the school site.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Facilities services operative (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm
30.0 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

Main Duties:

  • Assist with locking and unlocking the school buildings, gates, and securing the site
  • Respond to emergency call-outs and report security risks
  • Carry out site checks for hazards, damage, or intruders
  • Replace light bulbs and report electrical repair needs
  • Support minor maintenance and repair work
  • Liaise regularly with the Site Manager regarding site issues
  • Monitor and maintain cleaning standards across the site
  • Restock supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
  • Remove litter and clean spillages promptly
  • Clean toilet areas and respond to hygiene issues as needed
  • Follow COSHH and safe handling procedures for cleaning products
  • Assist with receiving, moving, and storing deliveries
  • Move furniture and equipment as required
  • Support room setups for school activities and lettings
  • Assist with supervision of school lettings, including opening and locking up
  • Ensure playgrounds and external areas are safe and well maintained
  • Support snow clearing and salting during winter months
  • Address vandalism and remove graffiti where possible
  • Work in line with school health and safety policies and risk assessments
  • Maintain logs and records as required
  • Respond courteously to staff, pupils, and visitors
  • Follow school policies on equality and diversity
  • Participate in training and development opportunities
  • Carry out other duties appropriate to the role as directed

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

As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:

  • Study towards a relevant Facilities Operative qualification
  • On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced site staff
  • Regular progress reviews and development support

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the organisation will complete right-to-work checks and an enhanced DBS check. Candidates will also be expected to adhere to safeguarding policies 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.

https://www.inspire-ata.co.uk/apprenticeships (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential for continued employment within site or facilities management roles, subject to performance and school needs.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032591.

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Closes on Monday 08 June 2026

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