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
Horsenden Lane North, Greenford, UB6 0PB
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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.
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.