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Level 2 Facilities Operative Apprenticeship – St Luke’s C of E VC Primary School

Inspire Ata Limited · Colchester · posted 20 July 2026

Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Facilities services operative (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 August 2026
Positions
1

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Main Duties:

Security and Supervision:

  • Act as a keyholder, assisting with locking and unlocking buildings and grounds
  • Respond to alarm activations and emergency call-outs
  • Help prevent unauthorised access to the school site
  • Support access to the site during emergencies such as snow or flooding

Health and Safety:

  • Support compliance with health and safety procedures across the school
  • Carry out routine checks including fire safety, legionella, and general site safety
  • Report hazards and maintenance issues promptly

Care taking and Maintenance:

  • Undertake cleaning duties across allocated areas
  • Clean walls, windows, and high-level areas where safe systems are in place
  • Replace light bulbs and maintain fixtures
  • Carry out basic repairs including plumbing, redecoration, and minor building works
  • Maintain external areas, including fencing and grounds
  • Ensure drains and gullies are clean and free flowing

Site Operations:

  • Receive and distribute deliveries and supplies
  • Ensure adequate stock of cleaning materials and supplies
  • Operate heating systems to maintain appropriate temperatures
  • Carry out routine equipment checks and arrange repairs when needed

General Duties:

  • Assist with school lettings and prepare spaces for activities
  • Support site preparation for events and out-of-school activities
  • Maintain cleanliness and safety of all areas
  • Follow all school policies including safeguarding, equality, and health & safety
  • Carry out additional duties as directed by the Headteacher or senior staff

Your training

  • Study towards a Level 2 Facilities Operative diploma qualification
  • On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced site staff
  • Regular progress reviews and development support

Where it leads

  • Potential for continued employment within site or facilities management roles, subject to performance and school needs

About Inspire Ata Limited

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

 

Things to consider

Pre-employment checks:

  • Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the organisation will complete right-to-work checks and an enhanced DBS check (including children’s barred list)
  • Candidates will also be expected to adhere to safeguarding policies in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 66 Church Road, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0SU

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