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Operational Facilities Supervisor Apprentice

Empower Trust · Battlefield Enterprise Park, · posted 30 July 2026

Wage
£21,220 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Facilities management supervisor (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Being the friendly first point of contact on our Estates Helpdesk for schools and approved contractors
  • Keeping our planned preventative maintenance schedule on track, liaising with contractors and maintaining an annual diary of requirements
  • Triaging reactive maintenance issues as they come in, working with the Estates & Facilities Manager to find the best fix - and making sure everything is logged, communicated and resolved
  • Helping keep an accurate inventory of the Trust's physical assets
  • Monitoring and maintaining building and site data, including condition surveys, asset registers and maintenance records
  • Keeping an eye on the Trust's compliance system, flagging anything that needs the Estates & Facilities Manager's attention
  • Chasing up outstanding inspections, reports and certificates, and uploading them to the compliance system
  • Recording data such as response rates and quality of work
  • Sending contractor invoices to the Finance Team and/or schools for processing
  • Keeping schools in the loop on contractor ETAs and visit dates
  • Following Trust policies and procedures when advising and supporting our schools
  • Complying with Health & Safety legislation at all times
  • Monitoring the Estates mailbox and directing queries as needed
  • Getting stuck into any other estates-related tasks that help our sites run smoothly

Your training

  • On the job training

Where it leads

  • There is an opportunity to develop through the facilities programme pathway and complete Facilities Manager Level 4

About Empower Trust

Empower Trust, a vibrant and growing Multi Academy Trust. We currently serve 8 primary schools in and around the Shrewsbury area. 

Things to consider

  • Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check 
  • A full UK driving licence is desirable

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade Maths) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 6 The Courtyard,, Yeomanry Road,, Battlefield Enterprise Park,, Shrewsbury,, SY1 3EH

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