maintenance technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Salary £14,450.35
- Contract Apprenticeship
- Closing Date Apply by 21 August 2023
Longhill High School, Rottingdean
Job Summary
- Job referenceorbis/TP/12642/33893
- Positions available1
- Working hours37 per week
- Closing date21 August 2023
- Job categoryApprenticeships & Trainee
- OrganisationBrighton & Hove City Council
- DirectorateBHCC: External
Longhill High School have a great opportunity for an applicant interested it general maintenance and plumbing. A Premises Apprentice is now required to join the School’s Premises Team. The team conducts the maintenance and cleaning of the school buildings and grounds on a rotating shift.
You will be trained in basic maintenance operations on electrics, decorating, carpentry and plumbing. There is an opportunity to learn enhance plumbing skills beyond maintenance, such as fitting radiators and Taps. The apprenticeship is recognised by the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) and provides Associate Membership for the apprentice whilst studying. Please see details here https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/property-maintenance-operative-v1-1
This apprenticeship will be delivered in partnership with Brighton Metropolitan College. Day release will be at Brighton MET College East campus.
About the roleYou will be employed for 37 hours a week all year round working Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 17.00 p.m. The apprenticeship is for 18-months. Part of these hours will used to learn and practice the skills required in order to complete the apprenticeship. In the case of this apprenticeship there will be an emphasis on plumbing.
An enhanced DBS clearance is required for all staff.
Branching questions can be found in the job pack and are central to your application. In the application form instead of candidates to writing supportive statement on how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification you should answer the branching questions in the job pack.
The school will shortlist for the role based on responses to these questions in addition to further information candidates provide in their employment and educational history.
Closing date for applications: Midday Monday 21st August 2023
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in the week commencing 28th August 2023
Job Pack
Please read through the job pack for further information about this vacancy
Enquiries & How to Apply
If you would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Headteacher’s PA personnel@longhill.org.uk
Please return your application by email to: personnel@longhill.org.uk or by post for the attention of Headteacher’s PA, Longhill High School, Falmer Road, Rottingdean, Brighton BN2 7FR
Please apply using the support staff application form and answer the branching questions within the job pack in section 5 of the application form.
Website: https://longhill.org.uk/vacancy/
Additional informationYour starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
In order to apply for an apprenticeship, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years on the first day of the apprenticeship (or this includes EEA for UK or EEA Nationals with pre-settled or Settled Status) or have some other residency eligibility status. Please see Annex A of the latest employer funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK for a full list of residency categories and locations
If you are resident through a visa, leave to remain or other means please confirm type and that any expiry date covers the duration of the apprenticeship once it is due to start. Those on a student visa or non-UK/non EEA nationals who have been here in the last three years for other educational purposes may not be eligible. For further information regarding apprenticeship eligibility please see Annex A of the latest employer funding rules: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK.
Company informationPlease note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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