Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative Level 2
Posting date: | 31 July 2024 |
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Salary: | £24,000 per year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 21 August 2024 |
Location: | London, London, N7 8TP |
Company: | Islington Council |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | 53818602 |
Summary
Do you enjoy working with people and the public?
Do you have a keen eye for detail and are interested in problem solving?
If so then read on…
Our apprenticeships combine working in a great job, with training, development, and a competitive salary. You will be given dedicated time in your working week to focus on your studies. You will also have access to a network of colleagues from within the organisation and tutors to support your learning.
The Property Maintenance apprenticeship is a 30-month opportunity to learn and to provide support to the Building Operations team. Our team keeps the waste recycling centre as a operational building, houses the council fleet, plant equipment, offices for 250 people. We are responsible for repairs and maintenance of the Waste Recycling Centre and 16 sub depots that ensure that Islington's buildings can run efficiently. You will be working with tools to gain a basic understanding of property maintenance. You will gain an understanding of the work of the team does and will work in a supported learning environment whilst working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship.
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:
- Be aged 16 or above and
- Be an Islington resident or
- Islington care leaver or
- Islington school leaver in the last 12 months.
You will also need to satisfy the following course entry requirements:
- Not already have a qualification at the similar level or above in this apprenticeship subject
- Not have extensive skills or experience in this apprenticeship subject
- Pass the course entry tests for example in Maths and English.
Closing date: Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 23:59
Interview day: week commencing 2nd September 2024
Apprenticeship start date: September 2024
The Job - Working as a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice for the Council you will be supported to:
- Work alongside an Electrical / Mechanical engineers or trade specialists on any site
- Attend break down calls with the engineer on-site as needed
- Carry out repairs within the borough working alongside Electrical / Mechanical engineers or trade specialists
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive and Non-reactive tasks
- Attend training and toolbox talks on site
- Work to a high quality and within health and safety requirements
- Develop strong professional relationships with your own team and with others who we work alongside and to whom we provide services.
Training and Development – As part of your role you will:
- Complete a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship qualification
- Study Maths and English if you have not already achieved a GCSE or Level 2 equivalent
- Participate in the Councils apprenticeship network and various development activities
- Have access to a buddy/mentor.
After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained your qualification. This will improve your chances of finding work within the Council, with other employers or help you move on to a higher-level apprenticeship.
For an informal discussion about apprenticeships at Islington council please contact, the Early Careers and Talent Team by emailing apprenticeships@islington.gov.uk
If you are an Islington resident who would like support with your application, please contact the iWork Team on 020 7527 3559 or email islingtonworking@islington.gov.uk
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:
Anthony Donovan
anthony.donovan@islington.gov.uk
07548 947485
Working for our organisation
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.
To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.
Watch our video to hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz.
Recruitment information
It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination.
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The post is subject to a basic DBS check and 3 years referencing.
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
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