Apprentice Site Technician
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Company: The JCB Academy
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Location: Uttoxeter, ST14 5JE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £273.20 per week
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Sector: Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
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Ref: VAC-00211
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Application Deadline Date: 27/04/2022
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Start Date: 16/05/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. 8.30am - 5pm
Brief Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our busy and effective Site & Buildings Team as Apprentice Site Technician.
Qualifications Required
GCSE's (or equivalent) English & Maths at a grade C/Level 4.
Personal Qualities
Customer focused.
Professional and respectful approach.
Takes responsibility and accountability.
Positive attitude.
Ability to work constructively using own initiative in the absence of senior staff and as part of a team.
Ability to relate well to young people and to adults
Skills Required
Active listening skills.
Good communication skills.
Good practical skills.
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
A permanent, full-time position of Site Technician will be available up on successful completion of a Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
The postholder will be responsible for:
1. Maintenance and Cleaning
• Dispose of waste materials arising from the use of the premises which are not covered by alternative arrangements
• Replace consumables on the premises in appropriate locations which are not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, hand sanitiser, etc.
• Clean designated areas not covered by alternative arrangements, e.g. outside areas, car parks, drains, boiler house. This may include cleaning up after contractors during academy holiday periods
• Clear blockages/remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets and drains and clean up spillages as required.
• Remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces.
• Remove debris from gullies, drains, etc, ensuring the academy grounds are litter free.
• Ensure clear and safe pedestrian access to the academy, particularly in adverse weather conditions, e.g. gritting.
2. Security and Safety
• Check that the heating and lighting systems are operating satisfactorily and check their efficiency with regard to energy conservation.
• Check fire and/or security alarms are working satisfactorily.
• Ensure that premises are in a safe, tidy and satisfactory condition prior to use.
• Maintain vigilance for health and safety concerns in and around the building/site.
3. Minor Repairs
• Undertake minor repairs, to include minor plumbing, joinery, electrical work and internal decoration and maintenance, e.g. replacing door handles, replacing light bulbs/plugs.
• Undertake minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices, e.g. lubrication of heating pumps as appropriate.
• Undertake painting and decorating, e.g. making good when cabinets/noticeboard are moved, covering up graffiti, covering up marks on walls.
4. Joinery
• Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings such as replacing locks.
• Minor repairs to furniture, replacing door and window catches.
• Minor improvements such as the erection of small shelves, display and notice boards.
5. Plumbing
• Unblocking sinks, traps and waste pipes; adjustment and rewashing of taps; stopping leaks.
6. General
• General portage and collection activities as required, including setting up and clearing away furniture.
• Attending to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors, representatives of utilities (gas, electric) and monitoring any work being carried out.
Other Information
Occasional evening/weekend attendance, e.g. supporting events, open days,
induction days and parents’ evenings
30 days holiday, plus bank holidays per annum.
Public transport is available – train to Uttoxeter and then bus onto Rocester.
Regular buses run to Uttoxeter, then catch a second bus to Rocester.