Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative

General property maintenance

• Assist with responsive repairs, routine maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Help prepare vacant properties for re-letting and report defects or outstanding issues.

Carpentry and joinery

• Assist with doors, frames, skirting, architraves and kitchen units.
• Learn safe and correct use of suitable hand and power tools under supervision.

Plastering and decorating

• Assist with preparing walls and ceilings, filling, patch repairs and basic plastering.
• Support painting, decorating and making-good works.

Plumbing, kitchens and bathrooms

• Assist competent operatives with basic maintenance of taps, basins, toilets and waste pipes.
• Support kitchen and bathroom refurbishment work; no specialist plumbing work without suitable competence and supervision.

Flooring and tiling

• Help with floor preparation and fitting appropriate floor coverings.
• Assist with wall and floor tiling repairs and finishing.

Damp and mould remedial works

• Help identify and report visible signs of damp and mould.
• Support safe, supervised preparation and reinstatement after remedial repairs.

Health, safety and conduct

• Follow company health and safety, safeguarding and reporting procedures at all times.
• Wear appropriate PPE, keep work areas safe and tidy, and report hazards promptly.
• Only use tools, equipment and materials when trained and authorised; follow asbestos awareness procedures.
• Treat residents, colleagues and client properties with respect and professionalism.

Training

One day a week day release at Barking & Dagenham College.

After the apprenticeship

On successful completion, potential routes include multi-skilled property maintenance operative, maintenance technician, specialist trade work or, with further experience, site supervision. Further
employment and progression depend on performance and business needs.

Things to consider

Must have lived in UK for the last 3 years.