Property Maintenance Apprentice

Job title:

Property Maintenance Apprentice

Company:

University of Cambridge

Job description

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pathology, so why not join our professional services team as a Property Maintenance Apprentice and start supporting excellence in research and education. We can offer a welcoming work environment where you can feel valued, encouraged to develop, and supported to achieve your full potential. You will be working with colleagues who manage the maintenance, facilities and safety across the large Department of Pathology consisting of dry and wet laboratories, classrooms, offices & lecture theatres. You will undertake training & increasingly over the apprenticeship, respond to breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance tasks & installation work.The successful candidate will work towards completing the Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship via Cambridge Regional College.The position is varied, and is required to support the departmental and core team needs, but will include duties such as:Learn basic skills in the area of work (e.g. use of basic workshop tools and machinery)Work independently on elements of a project or task, referring all decisions to the supervisor, applying new skills as appropriateBe involved with the general maintenance of the fabric of the Department, including painting, minor carpentry work, installation of benching and flooringUndertake preventive maintenance tasks such as air filters, water temperature checks and fume hood inspectionsUnderstand basic health and safety hazards and risk management within the working environment. Learn and abide by standard operating procedures and risk assessments. (E.g. workshop safety and chemical safety)Respond to breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance tasks & installation work. You will gain an understanding of our operations and what it takes to keep a large, busy department running!

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade 3/D or above including English, and MathsExpected duration: 27 months.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.Click the ‘Apply’ button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.How To Apply:To apply for this role, please use this link to access the National Apprenticeship Service site and follow the on-screen instructions on how to submit your application: .If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Hannah from CRC on 01223 418778Informal enquiries about the vacancy are welcomed and should be directed to Jodi Smith, HR Coordinator:The closing date for applications is 7th July 2024.Please quote reference PK41895 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Expected salary

£18581 per year

Location

Cambridge

Job date

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 04:43:01 GMT

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