Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative
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Company: EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
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Location: Cambridgeshire, CB24 9LX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000056591
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Application Deadline Date: 16/10/2026
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Start Date: 01/11/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, between 7.00am - 5.00pm.
Brief Description
Apprentices will support the maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities, ensuring they are safe, compliant for purpose for pupils, staff and visitors. Opportunities available at Chesterton / Impington and Witchford. We can transport learners between sites to the central maintenance team to access a higher level of skills.
Training to be Provided
You'll enjoy the best of both worlds - attending Cambridge Regional College one day a week to develop your knowledge and skills, while spending the rest of your time applying what you learn in a real working environment at Eastern Learning Alliance.
Future Prospects
Successful apprentices will have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge within the company, with potential career progression to a permanent Site Officer role and further advancement opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with planned and reactive maintenance activities across Trust sites
- Carry out routine inspections of buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment
- Identify defects and report maintenance requirements
- Assist in plumbing inspections, water isolation, repairs to taps, traps and associated fittings
- Support repairs to waste systems and clearing blockages
- Inspect, adjust and repair doors, windows and associated fittings
- Assist with glazing bead replacement and minor joinery repairs
- Prepare surfaces and carry out painting and decorating works
- Apply caulk and frame sealants
- Assist with plasterboard, plastering and tiling repairs
- Support school site teams with day-to-day maintenance tasks
- Assist with classroom moves, furniture installation and holiday maintenance programmes
- Support contractors working on Trust premises
- Follow Trust Health and Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
- Complete and log compliance checks through portal
Other Information
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.