Maintenance Apprentice

About this opportunity

An exciting opportunity to join 4 star The Queens Hotel Leeds as a Maintenance Apprentice. This role will see you supporting the maintenance manager with day-to-day maintenance jobs in the hotel.

You’ll be working with the Maintenance team to ensure the upkeep of the hotel. Works could include but not limited to painting & decorating, carpentry and plumbing. Each day will be different as you could be:

• Changing a light bulb
• Changing a shower head
• Repainting a room
• Fixing skirting boards and at times
• You could also be involved with full refurbishments and other projects

Health & safety will always be at the forefront of your mind.

During your programme and role with The Queens Hotel Leeds, you will:
• Be able to work and learn at the same time
• The course can be delivered at your hotel and remotely via Teams meetings rather than travelling to a college
• Learn how to maintain a property and understand the mechanisms of buildings including electrical, plumbing, plant, safety systems and equipment

Understand:
• Health & safety and compliance
• How to identify hazards
• Policies & procedures
• How to implement energy, environment and sustainable practices
• The safe use of hand tools
• The importance of the control of resources, stock and customer service
• Principles of planned preventative maintenance
• Reporting information accurately
• Fault finding

The programme will last a minimum of 12 months with an additional 3 months to complete your End Point Assessment.
After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your story and carve out a career with us, either at The Queens or another property should a suitable opportunity become available.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

What you should have to apply

• GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Be willing to work towards gaining functional skills Maths and English if the required qualifications are not yet held

Personal Qualities

• Be eager & committed to learn and participate in on-job and off-job training
• Be willing to travel to complete your programme workshops

Skills

• Be organised and committed to completing your assignments on time