Facilities Management Supervisor Apprentice Level 3

NHS

  • Nottingham
  • £14,722 per year
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Level 3 Facilities Supervisor Apprenticeship at Lings Bar Hospital, open to all applicants aged 18 and over who hold a valid UK driving licence. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) designed to support career development in facilities management across healthcare environments.Salary & Progression:First 12 months: Apprenticeship wage of approximately £14,774 per annumFinal 9 months: Progression to Band 3 salaryIncludes 6 hours per week of paid study timeBased at Lings Bar Hospital, with experience gained across multiple community sites including hospitals, inpatient units, day centres, health centres, and office spaces.Designed to develop leadership and supervisory skills in line with the Facilities Manager Level 3 Apprenticeship.Supported to grow into a supervisory position, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as competence and confidence develop.Responsibilities include assisting with scheduling, supporting quality assurance, and contributing to staff development and team culture.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.Main duties of the jobThe Facilities Supervisor Apprentice will support the coordination of daily operations across Facilities Services, including cleaning, portering, catering, waste management, and deliveries. They will ensure work is allocated effectively, cleanliness standards are upheld, patient meals are provided on time, and equipment and vehicles are maintained. The role also involves assisting with audits, inspections, and staff training. Core working hours are between 07:00 and 18:30, Monday to Friday, with occasional earlier starts to meet service needs. As the apprentice grows in confidence and competence, they will be expected to operate more independently while remaining under the guidance and support of the wider Facilities Management team. Travel between sites is required.About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitmentDetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£14,722 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)ContractApprenticeshipDuration21 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number186-1084-25-CSJob locationsLings Bar HospitalBecksideNottinghamNG2 6PRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis full-time apprenticeship role supports the delivery of high-quality facilities services across healthcare and office environments, including cleaning, portering, catering, and waste management. Based at Lings Bar Hospital, with travel across multiple sites, the apprentice will help coordinate daily operations, ensuring accurate work is completed within set time frames and quality standards. Responsibilities include supervising Facilities staff, managing rotas and absence cover, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards. The role also involves liaising with clinical and operational teams to ensure services meet patient and staff needs, responding to urgent requests, and supporting staff training and development. As the apprentice progresses, they will be expected to operate more independently while remaining under the guidance of the Facilities Management teamPlease note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis full-time apprenticeship role supports the delivery of high-quality facilities services across healthcare and office environments, including cleaning, portering, catering, and waste management. Based at Lings Bar Hospital, with travel across multiple sites, the apprentice will help coordinate daily operations, ensuring accurate work is completed within set time frames and quality standards. Responsibilities include supervising Facilities staff, managing rotas and absence cover, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control standards. The role also involves liaising with clinical and operational teams to ensure services meet patient and staff needs, responding to urgent requests, and supporting staff training and development. As the apprentice progresses, they will be expected to operate more independently while remaining under the guidance of the Facilities Management teamPlease note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.Person SpecificationTrainingEssential
  • Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site.
  • Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Desirable
  • NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2 Cleaning and Support Service
  • NVQ Level 3 Customer Service
  • I.L.M level 3 or N.E.B.S.S Certificate or equivalent supervisor qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in staff supervision of Facilities Services
Desirable
  • Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff
  • Experience in ordering supplies
  • Experience using Microsoft packages
SkillsEssential
  • Good basic administration skills
  • Good communications skills
  • Computer Literate
Desirable
  • Skilled in people supervision
  • Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of Infection Control
  • Understanding of COSHH
Desirable
  • Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practice
Contractual RequirementsEssential
  • Experienced driver able to drive Trust vehicle
  • Full Driving Licence
Person SpecificationTrainingEssential
  • Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site.
  • Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Desirable
  • NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2 Cleaning and Support Service
  • NVQ Level 3 Customer Service
  • I.L.M level 3 or N.E.B.S.S Certificate or equivalent supervisor qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience in staff supervision of Facilities Services
Desirable
  • Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff
  • Experience in ordering supplies
  • Experience using Microsoft packages
SkillsEssential
  • Good basic administration skills
  • Good communications skills
  • Computer Literate
Desirable
  • Skilled in people supervision
  • Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of Infection Control
  • Understanding of COSHH
Desirable
  • Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practice
Contractual RequirementsEssential
  • Experienced driver able to drive Trust vehicle
  • Full Driving Licence

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