Facilities Apprentice
- Employer
- Welsh Government
- Location
- Monmouthshire Building Society John Frost Square NP20 1PX
- Salary
- £15,971 per year
- Closing date
- 18 May 2022
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- Specialism
- Other
- Sector
- Unspecified
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Intermediate
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Undisclosed
Job Details
Duties
You will support our facilities helpdesk, responding to emails & telephone calls from colleagues and contractors
Provide administrative support to the Facilities team such as setting up new colleagues with ID passes, ordering stationary, speaking to contractors on queries
You will support with setting up of meetings (and or administration around this)
You will get involved in minor maintenance tasks such as putting up a notice board (with full support)
You will have the opportunity to support the team with other business projects (as required)
You will spend time across our Branch Networx supporting our colleagues with queries relating to facilities
Full training and support will be provided throughout your apprenticeships by both Monmouthshire Building Society and our appointed apprenticeship provider
Additional information
The Facilities and Health and Safety department is a small friendly team within the Society that is responsible for providing advice, guidance and support on a range of activities relating to facility management and Health and Safety across the Society. We have a Head office in Newport and 10 Branches across South Wales.
Requirements
Skills
Interest in Facilities Management and Health and Safety
Organised, methodical in approach, and good attention to detail
Confidence to talk to people and deal with queries to provide good customer service
Can work within a team and use your own initiative
Practical in approach with an interest in DIY and maintenance tasks
Self-motivated and willing to learn
IT literate - basic understanding of word, excel and other Microsoft packages
Minimum of 3 GCSE (Including English and one STEM subject) or equivalent NVQ
Qualifications
3 GCSE's (including English)
Language
Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No
Course details
Qualification:
Business Administration Level 2
About the employer
Monmouthshire Building Society John Frost Square
NP20 1PX
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Face to face in Newport Office
Company
Why an apprenticeship?
As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer. A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.
At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.
What apprenticeships are available?
We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board: Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.
If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link. Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts. You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply you:
- will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
- will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
- will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.
ALS eligibility
Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
- you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject
What are the benefits?
How much will I be paid?
You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500.
You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme
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