Summary
As our Site Facilities Apprentice, you’ll support the team in maintaining a safe and efficient workplace. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a range of maintenance tasks including repairs, painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing, grounds maintenance, building upkeep & facilities systems while developing valuable practical skills.
What you will do at work
Key Responsibilities and What to Expect:
- Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of our site facilities, helping to keep our working environment safe, functional and well presented
- Assist with planned and reactive maintenance across office, warehouse and external areas, under the guidance of experienced colleagues
- Get involved in practical maintenance tasks such as painting, decorating, carpentry, plumbing, flooring repairs, basic glazing, roofing support, grounds maintenance and fencing
- Help maintain facilities systems including access control, CCTV, fire alarms, intruder alarms and other building technologies
- Support health, safety and compliance activities, including inspections, contractor documentation, safe working practices and responsible use of tools and equipment
- Assist with facilities administration, maintenance records, service visits, stock control, procurement of materials and continuous improvement projects
Training
Property Maintenance Operative Level 2.
Designed to provide a balanced learning experience, this course combines hands-on practical training with expert-led theoretical learning. Learners attend two days of practical training each quarter at GLP Training’s dedicated Building Block construction training centres in Worcester, while monthly online masterclasses delivered by industry specialists cover the knowledge-based elements of the programme.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Positive attitude
- Practical mindset
- Reliable
- Willingness to learn
- Work independently
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4/C and above) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4/C and above) – desired
About this employer
Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade.
We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service.
After this apprenticeship
For the right person there will be the possibility of a permanent role on successful completion of this apprenticeship.
Things to consider
- A practical approach and interest in maintenance, DIY, construction, engineering or facilities management
- An awareness of health and safety and the importance of working safely in a busy workplace
- Willingness to complete functional skills in English & maths if required
Employee benefits
Benefits including:
- Additional Holiday over statutory with our Length of Service programme
- Health Cash plan scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
- Stock discount scheme
- Discounts on gym membership, restaurants, retailers
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Life Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Volunteering Days