ITV Apprentice- Service and Maintenance (Mechanical)

Department- Workplace Services

Office location- ITV Yorkshire & Humberside, Leeds

Working pattern - Fixed

Duration: 42 months (This is a full time role from Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week)

Contract - Fixed Term Contract

Qualification: Level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance (mechanical)

Hiring range: Leeds salary is £21,325

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

The Leeds engineering maintenance team is made up of 3 electrical shift engineers, 2 maintenance handymen, 1 mechanical engineer, 1 trainee electrical engineer and a supervisor. It looks after all the facilities service & maintenance requirements for the 4 ITV Leeds sites to ensure all the operational requirements are completed and ITV are compliant with all statutory and non-statutory regulations. We also complete various small project works as and when requested by ITV stakeholders. We also look to identify opportunities to save energy across the portfolio and look to help ITV achieve its sustainability objectives.

The role

• Dealing with reactive and PPM work
• Also small/medium electrical/mechanical installation and project work
• Learn how buildings work covering all aspects of engineering. AC, electrical, HVAC, fire, water hygiene, plumbing, building fabric, mechanical etc.
• Energy reduction initiatives and opportunities.
• Learn how to supervise specialist subcontractors, ensuring documents are received from subcontractors, and RAMS are followed.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure the highest possible service is being delivered to ITV Stakeholders.
• Equipment maintenance of Air Handling Units
• Testing of Emergency Lights
• Reactive repairs on lighting, general building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical items
• Water Hygiene tests

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders and other internal departments.
• Contribute to developing a ‘one team’ approach
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels and deliver flawless customer service at all times
• Clearly communicate ideas, plans and priorities to others
• Contribute to reducing levels of customer complaints and drive continuous improvement
• Able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with subcontractors and other parties in support of end-to-end facilities management service delivery
• Handle complexity both in scope and number of issues. Tackles problems head on and works to resolve them without delay
• Scoring at least 9/10 through the multiple choice application questions
• Descriptive and an originality portrayed within the set application questions

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• A clear understanding & passion for the apprenticeship role you are applying for as well as ITV
• Have a willingness to learn new skills with the appropriate training
• Demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude
• Good understanding of how to use technology in an office environment for example use of the Google suite, zoom
• You will be friendly and approachable, respectful to all of your ITV colleagues
• You’ll have the ability to maintain a positive attitude, even when under pressure and working to deadlines

Eligibility/Entry Criteria

As this is a Level 3 Apprenticeship, we require you to have/be predicted to achieve the below qualifications

GCSE Grades (or equivalent) C/4 or above in English and Maths plus 2 other subjects

There is no upper age limit to an Apprenticeship, we would encourage applications from anyone leaving school, all the way to looking for a career change. Please see below to check you meet the eligibility criteria:

Due to the nature of this apprenticeship, it would only suit applicants over 18 due to the types of work being undertaken throughout the programme.

• You have lived within the UK/EEA for a minimum of 3 years consecutively
• You meet the entry criteria for the apprenticeship as listed above
• You have not completed a degree/same level qualification in a similar subject to the role you are applying for
• You cannot have achieved the qualification already and you must not already be in full time education at the point of enrolment

Your application will be assessed clearly as outlined on the application form.

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at Entrycareers@itv.com

• There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits for Apprentices including

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, 28 days including bank holidays.
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
• In the Bag - Save money whenever you shop online and in store at over 850 retailers

What’s next?

Applications can be made for this scheme online. However, if you require this information in an alternative format, please contact Entrycareers@itv.com. NB This address should only be used for this purpose and no general queries or personal information should be sent to this inbox.

If you are shortlisted to the second stage, you will be invited to attend an ITV Experience workshop. This will be held across June and July 2023 (subject to change) & will be a face to face Experience day.

*In order to manage the volume of interest, we can only accept your first application. If you apply for multiple roles, we can only accept your first one. Due to the volume of applications we expect to receive, we will be unable to provide feedback at initial application stage*

Closing date: Sunday 21st May 2023