Apprentice Assistant Site Operative in Huddersfield

We are seeking to appoint a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic Apprentice Assistant Site Operative to join our friendly and committed Estates Team within The Mast Academy Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in facilities and premises management. Through a Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will gain the knowledge, skills and hands-on experience required to contribute to the smooth and safe operation of our school environments. This role is based across all schools within the Trust.

You will work alongside experienced site staff, benefit from structured training, and be encouraged to develop confidence and independence as you progress through the apprenticeship. You will:

• Be keen to learn and develop within the facilities and property management sector
• Be organised, reliable and committed to delivering high standards across all tasks
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to teamwork
• Follow guidance well and respond constructively to feedback
• Prioritise safety and safeguarding at all times
• Show enthusiasm, resilience and a willingness to take on physical and practical tasks

What the school offers its staff:

• A welcoming and supportive team across the Trust
• A structured Level 3 Facilities Management Supervisor Apprenticeship with off-the-job training
• A varied working environment across cleaning, maintenance, compliance and site support
• A Trust that values staff wellbeing and professional development
• Access to a wide range of staff benefits including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Training in health and safety, compliance systems, safe working practices and more
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within the Estates and Facilities field

Working under the direction of the Trust Site Manager, you will support with:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site
• Carrying out routine compliance checks and safety monitoring using Trust systems
• Reporting defects and contributing to the safe management of buildings and grounds
• Assisting with minor maintenance, repairs and improvement tasks
• Ensuring equipment and cleaning materials are used and stored safely (COSHH compliant)
• Helping ensure the school environment is safe, secure and well presented for all users

You will receive full training in all aspects of the role, including safe manual handling, working at height (where appropriate), and operational procedures.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.