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Apprentice Facilities Technician

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join TST as an Apprentice Facilities Technician, our dedicated Facilities Team are an integral part of the business that provides hands on specialist support to the factory. This would be ideal for a candidate who is interested in starting an exciting job with practical skills.

  • What will the apprentice be doing?
    • Diagnosing problems and fitting new parts to ensure that equipment is working correctly
    • Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly mandatory checks
    • Liaising with various operational departments as required to arrange procurement of fixtures, fittings or components
    • Adhering to Facilities strategies, procedures and methods
    • Understand the fundamentals of buildings infrastructure within the factory areas
    • Carrying out building fabric repairs such as joinery, plastering, painting, brickwork and general maintenance, including repairs to walls, doors, doorframes, skirting boards and similar structures
    • Assisting with plumbing and drainage maintenance such as repairing WC systems, fixing leaking taps, and supporting water testing or drain unblocking
    • Supporting basic electrical maintenance including replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses under supervision
    • Learning and applying correct use of hand tools and power tools used in carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance
    • Participating in planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across the site’s manufacturing facilities
    • Supporting maintenance of plant rooms, safety systems, building services and site infrastructure
    • Understanding how building systems support production operations within a manufacturing environment
    • Ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, including safe working at height
    • Working with the Facilities Team to identify materials, tools or parts needed for repairs or maintenance
    • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area, including control of tools and equipment
    • To carry out any other duties that may be required by the company

  • What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

    This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Construction Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

    You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

    You will experience a blended learning model.

  • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

    At the end of the apprenticeship there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent role.

  • Desired skills and personal qualities
    Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

  • Qualifications
    GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
    GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential

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