Facilities Apprentice

Company: Hearts Academy Trust
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Location: Wickford
Job Description:

As a Facilities Apprentice you will support the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the school/site by assisting with a range of facilities, caretaking, maintenance, and cleaning duties while completing a Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship. The apprentice will work under supervision, developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to maintain safe, clean, and well-functioning environments.

The role will be based across two of our school sites, Briscoe Primary School & Nursery in Basildon and Waterman Primary School in Rochford. Therefore, applicants must be able to commute between Basildon and Rochford (either via their own vehicle or public transport).

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilities support and maintenance – carrying out basic and reactive maintenance tasks and basic grounds maintenance
  • Cleaning / site preparation to a high standard
  • Health, safety and compliance – adhering to Health & Safety policies, carrying out routine safety checks, safe use of equipment and reporting hazards, incidents and near misses
  • Security / Site operations
  • Dealing with contractors and receiving deliveries
  • Learning and development – completion of the Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship course and any further relevant training

Qualifications & Other Requirements

We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and is willing to learn through both hands on experience and completion of the Apprenticeship Level 2 standard. You will be computer literate and be able to move across the two sites (by car or public transport).

Details of the Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship standard can be found here: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0617-v1-0

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Posted: June 15th, 2026