Property Maintenance Apprentice

About Bedford Girls’ School

Bedford Girls’ School believe in empowering students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. achieving outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.

About the Role:

Bedford Girls' School are seeking a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Property Maintenance Apprentice to join their site support team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in building maintenance, facilities, or the wider construction sector.

In this role, you will be supported by the friendly maintenance team & gain valuable hands-on experience whilst working towards a recognised qualification. You will contribute to the smooth and safe running of the school’s excellent facilities and be involved in a wide range of day-to-day tasks including compliance checks, basic repairs, preventative works and general building systems.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship role, aligned to term-time working with flexibility for structured training and project support during holiday periods. The employment will conclude on 31 August 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with repairs and breakdowns - often working to tight deadlines to minimise disruption of the schools operations.

Support the maintenance team during complex repairs under supervision.

Assist in maintaining logs for compliance with H&S standards

Engage in on-the-job training with experienced maintenance staff. Study and apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical and technical systems.

Complete any formal training requirements such as coursework or certifications.

Why Join Bedford Girls School?
Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. Offering a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

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.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.