Property Maintenance Apprentice – Level 2

Job summary

POSTS & HOURS:-

Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprenticeship

Post: 37.5h fixed term, (approx 27 months)

Salary: Age 18 to 20 - (£16, 834.50 per annum)

Age 21 plus ( £24,321.87 per annum) B Grade

Location: Tamarind Centre 165 Yardley Green Road, Birmingham B9 5PU (May be required to support other Secure sites

Applicants must be 18 or over due to the nature of the service provision

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.

SSL will close Applications early dependent on volume.

Role Purpose:

You may be handy with DIY at home or have some Trades experience but no qualifications, you may even have studied at school but have no work experience. We are looking for someone with a genuine interest, is safety conscious and wants to work towards a qualification that will give future career options, whilst gaining experience working alongside Trades/Crafts professionals.

This is a rare opportunity for a career starter or someone looking to change direction.

Main duties of the job

The Property Maintenance Apprentice will work alongside qualified Plumbers, Carpenters, Electricians etc in our Secure clinical sites whilst gaining practical skills and a qualification with a local college. The Apprentice will be able to take on their own tasks and responsibilities as they develop skills in Tiling, Carpentry & Joinery, Brickwork, Electrical and Plumbing fundamentals, Painting & Decorating, Plastering and Heating/Ventilation systems. Underpinning the hands-on skills, the Apprentice will learn the importance of adherence to the Health & Safety at Work Act and always demonstrating excellent Customer Service.

Key responsibilities

Working safely and complying with the Health & Safety at Work Act.

Communicating effectively with SSL and BSMHFT personnel as required

Assisting Trades personnel

Carrying out various tasks diligently with due care and without undue delays.

Taking accountability for work area and tools etc especially in service user areas.

Reporting issues timely to the appropriate level

Carrying out remedial or "make safe" first fix where applicable.

Supporting emergency/urgent requirements as directed.

About us

At SSL, we work in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT), to deliver facilities management, transport and other support services to over 50 sites across the West Midlands. Our team keeps expanding and since our establishment, in 2012, we have grown rapidly though the acquisition of new sites and services. At SSL we take pride in our focus to support and contribute to the Trust's aim which is to help people get better and challenge the stigma associated with mental illness.

Sustainability - All staff are expected to support SSL in meeting our 'Green' objectives, being responsible and considerate with regards to all 'resources' used and acting to minimise waste (e.g., products purchased, miles travelled, or power used). SSL is mandated to meet national carbon net zero targets and is being performance managed towards that achievement. Every member of staff wishing to work for SSL is expected to contribute to a greener and more sustainable organisation.

The health and safety of our staff is our top priority. We partner with our occupational health provider to check/offer vaccinations for Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, and rubella (MMR) Varicella, Bacillus Calmette-Gurin (BCG) in line with recommended best practices for healthcare settings.

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