We are seeking a Apprentice workshop Assistant to join our growing team and college at Salt Training Limited (STL). STL has three parts to the business (1) Our Adult Training Centre delivering funded courses through Skills Bootcamps in Bricklaying, Multi-Skills and CSCS cards training (2) Apprenticeships (3) Salt College, Our 16-24 year old Further Education College.
Apprentice – Workshop Assistant Job Description
Post: Apprentice – Workshop Assistant
Hours: 08:30 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
Salary: Apprenticeship Salary £7.55 per hour for the first 12 months, then the required National Minimum Wage
Responsible To: Estates Manager / Managing Director
Job Purpose
To support Salt Training Limited in maintaining high standards across all company properties by leading on estates responsibilities, ensuring premises are clean, safe, and fully resourced for teaching and training. The Apprentice – Workshop Assistant will work closely with teaching staff and the estates team to facilitate a productive, compliant, and welcoming learning environment at Salt College and all Salt Training Limited sites.
Specific Duties
· Lead estates responsibilities for all Salt Training Limited properties, ensuring high standards of upkeep and presentation.
· Maintain all company premises, including regular cleaning of classrooms, workshops, and communal areas to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
· Carry out regular health and safety checks as directed (e.g., fire alarm testing, water checks, safety signage inspections) to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
· Support practical teaching sessions by assisting teachers and trainers with lesson setup, equipment, and resource preparation.
· Prepare and order materials ahead of practical lessons, ensuring resources are available and ready for use.
· Complete general maintenance works, including setting up new classrooms and learning spaces as required.
· Take a lead role in cleaning and maintaining all company properties to a consistently high standard.
· Oversee parking control across company sites, ensuring safe and orderly parking for staff, learners, and visitors.
· Maintain all company areas, reporting any issues or hazards promptly to the Estates Manager or relevant staff.
General Duties and Responsibilities
· Organise and participate in staff support and development schemes and undertake training as required.
· Promote a positive, inclusive ethos, challenging discrimination and promoting equality and diversity across all premises.
· Comply with all legislative requirements and Salt Training Limited policies, including health & safety and data protection.
· Demonstrate positive personal and professional behaviour as outlined in the Staff Code of Conduct.
· Undertake continuing professional development to support the company’s culture of continuous improvement.
· Participate in quality assurance systems and meet minimum relevant occupational standards.
· Keep up to date with the skills required to fulfil the role.
· Undertake any other duties commensurate with role and grade as reasonably requested.
· Be responsible for safeguarding staff and learners from all preventable harm as per Salt Training Limited’s procedures.
Employee Specification
Criteria
Application
Interview
Weighting
Ability to maintain company premises and support estates responsibilities
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6
Good organisational and time-management skills
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6
Ability to work collaboratively with staff and external contractors
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6
Commitment to health, safety, and compliance
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6
Willingness to learn and undertake training
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4
Communication and interpersonal skills
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4
Experience in a similar role (desirable)
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4
Enthusiastic, proactive, and adaptable approach
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4
Essential: Good communication, organisational, and practical skills.
Desirable: Experience in estates, maintenance, or facilities support.
Please Note: This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. In completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification, using examples where possible to assist in the shortlisting process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
