At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the smooth running of the workplace and ensure a safe, functional environment.
- Company: Join pladis, a family business known for beloved biscuits and cakes.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience with potential for a permanent role and professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on teamwork and customer care.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant office while promoting sustainability.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English, Maths, and any other subjects required.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction The Facilities Apprentice will be based within our Facilities team at pladis UK Head Office in Chiswick, London and will support the smooth day-to-day running of the workplace, helping to ensure the office environment is safe, functional, and sustainable.
About the Employerpladis bake some of the UK’s best loved sweet and savoury biscuits and cakes including national favourites such as Mc Vitie’s Digestives, Hobnobs and Jaffa Cakes.
We are a family business at heart and spreading happiness is at the core of our shared heritage.
- What You’ll Do
- Carry out routine compliance hazard checks and monthly safety audits.
- Support the maintenance of a safe working environment in line with health and safety regulations.
- Log maintenance requests and ensure they are progressed through to completion.
- Liaise with maintenance engineer and contractors as required.
- Coordinate with our executive and personal assistants to forward plan weekly meeting room events.
- Facilitate meeting room set up requirements according to health and safety standards.
- Maintain an organised, safe, and efficient post room.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and parcels.
- Assist with the management of ID access cards.
- Support office security processes.
- Contribute to waste management and recycling initiatives.
- Promote sustainable workplace practices.
- Act as a first point of contact for facilities-related queries.
- Respond to staff requests with a professional, customer-focused approach.
- Training Outcome
The successful candidate will be expected to step into a permanent position as the site Learning & Development Coordinator.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - Any other subject - C/4
- Essential - GCSE - Any other subject - C/4
- Essential - GCSE - English - C/4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - C/4
- Essential - GCSE - Any other subject - C/4
- Course Information
- Course: Facilities management supervisor (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Construction and the built environment
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
- Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.
- Expected Duration: 2 Years
- Training Provider: MERCURY TRAINING SERVICES LTD
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Facilities Apprentice in London employer: pladis UK
At pladis UK, we pride ourselves on being a family business that values happiness and sustainability in the workplace. As a Facilities Apprentice at our Chiswick office, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth, offering you the opportunity to transition into a permanent role as a Learning & Development Coordinator. With a focus on safety and compliance, you'll play a vital role in maintaining our beloved brand's reputation while enjoying a collaborative environment that encourages initiative and teamwork.
