Apprentice Facilities & Estates Operative

As a Facilities Services Operative, you will engage with both internal and external customers, ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety regulations. This is your chance to enhance your skills, gain valuable experience, earn a qualification, and contribute positively to the local community.

• Carry out routine cleaning of all internal and external communal areas, ensuring these areas are left clean, safe and attractive for our customers; using a combination of hand tools, power tools and chemical agents when required.
• To promptly and effectively handle on-site customer inquiries while communicating clearly and efficiently at all levels.
• Undertake a range of minor repairs to communal properties, gardens and the wider estate including planned deep cleaning. Ensure that access footpaths are kept free from hazards and/or obstructions.
• Work within different teams on all aspects of cleaning and waste management.
• When required assistant in the removal of graffiti, fly tipped waste on the organisations land.
• Plans and organises workload to meet deadlines in line with the departmental service plans.

We are looking for someone who has...

We are currently seeking a Apprentice Facilities & Estates Operative to join our team in Blackburn. We are thrilled to present an exciting new opportunity for a passionate individual to join our Environmental Services team in the dynamic field of Facilities and Estates. This apprenticeship is tailored for those eager to provide exceptional facilities services support to both customers and FM departments. You will be assisting and supporting the successful delivery of a customer oriented and effective Cleaning & Waste Management Service.

• Outstanding customer service abilities
• GCSE Maths and English at grades 4-9 or A*-C
• Adaptability and flexibility, responsible for working in service areas across the team as required, cleaning, waste & house removals and general duties associated with estate management.
• Studying towards the Facilities Services Operative Level 2
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills for precise record-keeping

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Apprentice Facilities & Estates Operative role...

• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• Salary: During the first year of the apprenticeship, the compensation will be £7.55 per hour, equating to an annual salary of £14,526.20. PLEASE be aware that this is regardless of age.
• In the 2nd year salary Under 18, £7.55 per hour and annually, £14,526.20. £10 per hour, annual salary £19,240.00 (Aged 18-20) or (for those aged over 21) £12.21 per hour, annual salary £23,492.04
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Your working hours will be 37 hours per week
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• Attractive pension scheme
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies