Estates Assistant Apprentice
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £17,360 Annually |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1526729 |
Summary
Do you find it easy to grasp technical concepts and fix things that are broken? Are you looking for a role where your practical skills, attention to detail and initiative are genuinely valued and make a difference to our pupils and staff? We have a brand-new role – Estates Assistant Apprentice – we will fund and support you to achieve Facilities Management Supervisor Level 3 qualification.£17,360 annual salary, £9 per hour.The successful candidate will join a growing Trust of special schools and Alternative Provision, with a career pathway into Estates Management. What you will be doing:Assisting the Estates Manager and the Site Teams to: Ensure the safe and effective management of the school sites Plan and organise preventative maintenance schedules Engage contractors and manage contractors on siteLiaise with external cleaning companies to ensure effective cleaning arrangements are in place Ensure that security and keyholding arrangements are effective Respond to premises defects • Manage premises improvement projects Support the management of external lettings Organise the setup of school/Trust events Maintain premises records Undertake safety testing, e.g. fire alarms Complete and review risk assessments Complete and review COSHH assessments (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Address health and safety recommendations and action plansWho we are looking for: Someone who demonstrates commitment to the vision and values of Enable Trust Strong communication and interpersonal skills Skills in organisation, problem-solving, logical-thinking, creativity and initiative Team working experience · Basic IT and administration skills (full training provided) A curiosity for understanding how systems and mechanisms operate with the ability to grasp technical concepts quickly Understanding of value for money Physically fit Drivers license and own carWhat we offer: Fully funded apprenticeship training 25 days holiday per year High quality in-house training Career pathway into Estates Management Being part of a great team Competitive apprenticeship hourly rate Generous pension scheme Free parking Free tea/coffeeFree and confidential Employee Assistance Programme