Apprentice Facilities Technician

About Us:

Inspire Learning Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based in Rotherham which also includes Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School. Benefits:
Inspire Learning Trust are proud to be an accredited living wage employer. As a Facilities Technician, you can access the following benefits as part of the Trust:
Free Employee Assistance Programme Specsavers Eye Care Vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme £20 per annum Gym Membership Exercise Classes Discounted Evening Language Classes Discounted Sports Facility Hire Free Urban Yoga Classes Teachers / Local Government pension schemes Westfield Health Salary Sacrifice scheme Free parking at all sites Blue light card eligibility

About the role:

The Facilities Technician role is based across our Trust sites, including Oakwood High School, Sitwell Junior School, Thomas Rotherham College and Winterhill School. Working hours 37 hours per week from Monday Friday. Due to the nature of the role the hours will be on a rota basis between 05:30 and 18:30. We offer a positive working environment, we care about our learners, and we care about our staff, all of whom know and appreciate that.

The successful Facilities Technician will have the opportunity to be part of this, contributing to this culture and developing it further. As a Trust we are truly community based and committed to developing a set of shared values through every aspect of our work. These values are the development of respect, responsibility, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection, risk taking and relationships.

Key duties:

The successful Facilities Technician will:
Deliver the full range of caretaking duties in line with policies, procedures, legislation and internal operational procedures,as directed by the Senior Site Caretaker. Assist with maintaining the grounds and preparing rooms, halls and other areas. Install new fixtures and sittings, depending on skills and experience. Carry out aspects of routine maintenance including, painting, plumbing, general maintenance. Previous trade experience is welcomed but not essential.

About you:

The successful Facilities Technician should have:
Relevant educational qualifications, e.g.

- Caretaking, Health and Safety, Grounds and/or facilities maintenance (Desirable). Evidence of experience of facilities maintenance work at an appropriate level through work, or practical experience in trade, construction or renovation (Desirable). The ability to work within recognised procedures and respond to unexpected problems and situations (Essential). Ability to relate to and respect pupils / students and act as a role model at all times.

This may include sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues or young people, for example, on work placements (Essential)

How to apply:

Applicants are required to apply via our online application form which is available on our website. Click Apply below and you will be directed to our website. Safeguarding/Safer Recruitment:
Please note, we operate Safer Recruitment and we do not accept CVs or CV attachments, all applicants must complete an application form in full. Inspire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, other workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy in all its workplaces.

We undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face. Our safer recruitment processes include online searches which will be done as part of due diligence checks ahead of interview. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.