Estates & Facilities Apprentice

Job description

Macclesfield Campus is a place that fires ambition, realises potential and looks to the future.

We continue to build a growth mindset for both students and colleagues alike and are excited to continue to attract, retain and develop our outstanding people to provide only the best for our learners.

We have the most supportive and collaborative colleagues who enrich the lives of our students though are values.

Our Estates department are excited to announce that we are looking for a team member to join as a Estates & Facilities Apprentice.

Join us in shaping the future of our students and make a lasting impact within our college group!

The Role

• To support the Estates and Facilities Team in ensuring College buildings, facilities and grounds are safe, compliant, efficient and well maintained.

• The postholder will gain practical experience in facilities management, statutory compliance, health and safety, contractor management and estate operations whilst working towards a recognised professional qualification.

Main Duties for this role include

• Reflect the vision, mission, aims and values of the College.
• Assist with the planning and administration of the College Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Support the monitoring and scheduling of statutory inspections and compliance activities.
• Maintain Estates and Facilities records, databases and asset registers.
• Assist with reactive maintenance requests and monitor progress through to completion.
• Support the administration of Estates and facilities management systems.

We offer a brilliant package of benefits to support your career and wellbeing including:

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities
• Financial support to gain your teaching qualification
• Professional development and upskilling opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (28.68% TPS / 20% LGPS)
• Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
• Discounted gym membership, and hair and beauty treatments
• Onsite Starbucks café
• Free secure campus parking and excellent transport links
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards & Recognition
• Access to our employee benefits platform

Pre-employment Screening

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and a minimum of two professional referees to cover a five-year period.

Please note we reserve the right to close this role earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this post.