Facilities Apprentice

Duties

General Duties:

Learn and assist with routine maintenance including:

• Painting
• Basic carpentry
• Basic plumbing repairs
• General building upkeep
• Support grounds maintenance activities such as grass cutting, hedge trimming and gardening tasks
• Help maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, tidy and compliant working environment
• Assist in moving equipment, furniture and materials safely using correct manual handling around site
• Support cleaning, waste management and recycling duties
• Work alongside experienced team members to develop practical maintenance and facilities skills
• Attend college and complete all apprenticeship training and assessments as required
• Follow instructions from Manager

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Follow all company health, safety, environmental and wellbeing policies, procedures and safe systems of work
• Use tools, machinery, equipment, vehicles only as trained and authorised
• Wear and correctly use all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided
• Comply with site rules, including ATEX/no mobile phone areas, work at height controls and permit to work processes
• Report hazards, unsafe conditions, near misses, or unsafe behaviour immediately
• Maintain full cooperation with all training and supervision provided

Working Conditions

This role is a physically demanding job; the employee is expected to competently handle all types of materials, tools and equipment, within safe handling guidelines.

Environmental Conditions

• As well as internal work, the employee will be expected to work outside in various weather conditions, including hot and cold weather and rain
• The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights and smells. They may at times be in proximity to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect their eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection

Standards of Performance

• Zero injuries
• Contribution to AMG’s 5 core values in line with the Code of Business Conduct
• Compliance with policies and procedures
• No inappropriate use of company systems and facilities
• Systems and records are up-to-date and accurate
• Information can be located quickly and easily and is communicated timely and effectively
• Meet personal and team targets and objectives
• Recognised as contributing to the effectiveness of the business

Health, Safety, Wellbeing and Environmental Responsibilities:

• Take care of your own and your colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing and report any concerns to your Line Manager
• Act upon any hazards, unsafe conditions or environmental concerns without delay
• Comply with all relevant environmental laws and relevant standards and practices
• Look after your own and your colleagues mental health and raise any concerns of mental health injury or illness to your Line Manager or the People Department
• Abide by the Health & Safety Policy, Environmental Policy and Psychosocial Policy

Weekly day release at The Sheffield College - City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL.