Property Maintenance Operative – Apprentice (Level 2)

We are looking for an Apprentice to join our property maintenance team - based in Lincolnshire, with travel to academies based in Lincolnshire & Yorkshire. (Van base is Barnes Wallis Academy).  This role could be the ideal first step in your career – providing on-the-job experience and structured training in eg plumbing, painting and decorating, carpentry and health and safety.

About the role

Working and training as part of a multi skilled team to support the activities of the Facilities Department in the assessment, maintenance, decoration and repair of the Education Trust’s schools – enabling them to run safely and smoothly every day.

Offering experience at Property Maintenance Level 2 including learning and development skills in : planning a sequence of work, health and safety, risk assessments, building regulations, safe working practices, use of tools and equipment, electrical skills, emergency system checks, drainage systems, environmental and energy management, carpentry and joinery skills, painting and decorating, tiling, general repairs, using technical literature, recording and reporting information (using IT and written reports), communication skills, customer service skills.

Assisting the team by responding to delegated requests from our schools, assisting with general maintenance tasks (under direction) related to all properties, conducting minor installations and repairs to the structure fabric, fixtures and fittings.

There will be travel to academies within the region and your role will include routine building maintenance, refurbishment, painting and decorating, small projects and minor repairs. The team also provides caretaking cover to any academy that may need assistance.

Salary & Benefits

• National Minimum Wage
• Access to generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• One day a week allocated to study or college attendance
• Work related travel expenses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Motivated to become a skilled maintenance professional
• Enjoy working with people and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Hard working and seeking to learn from an experienced team of professionals
• Flexibility - as the role has lots of variety and no two days are the same
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for the post including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment
• Hold GSCE Grade E/2 or above in English & Maths or Functional Skills Level 1 in English & Maths and preferably have some practical knowledge and personal experience of building and DIY.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click "here". 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

THIS ROLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE TALENT REFERRAL PROGRAMME AWARD – DRET INTERNAL COLLEAGUES ONLY.