Apprentice Maintenance Person

Overview

Kick-start your career in property maintenance at one of Oxford's leading independent schools. Gain hands-on experience in building maintenance, decorating, repairs and site operations, working alongside an experienced, friendly team. No two days are the same, giving you the chance to develop practical skills in a unique working environment.

Magdalen College School is one of the country’s leading independent day schools. Shaped by its Christian Collegiate foundation and links with the university city of which it is part, it aims to inspire in all its pupils a desire to learn, flourish and serve. There are around 950 pupils, boys aged 7-18 and Sixth Form girls, and 350 members of staff who learn and work on the School’s central Oxford site.

During the coming decade MCS will become a fully co-educational school from J1 to Upper Sixth, offering places to high achieving boys and girls as we prepare to commemorate our 550th anniversary in 2030.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in DIY and/or practical problem solving. You will join a friendly and professional team to learn more about Maintenance in a School environment. Duties of the role will include, but not be restricted to:

• Building Maintenance
• Decorating
• Planned preventative maintenance tasks
• Emergency responder
• Site security
• Room setups and portering

Training will be provided in the workplace through Abingdon & Witney College where the successful candidate will work towards a Level 2 Maintenance Apprenticeship.

This is a 2-year fixed-term contract; upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity for this to develop into a full-time role.

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Physical fitness

• Functional Skills Level 1 - English
  - Pass
• Functional Skills Level 1 - Maths
  - Pass

• Course:
  Property maintenance operative (level
  2)
• Level: 2
• Route:
  Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

• Working Week: 8am – 5pm, Mon-Fri, with one hour (unpaid) lunch
• Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
• Training Provider: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE