Maintenance Operative Apprentice
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Company: A M SURVEYING PROPERTY SERVICES LTD (& BLOCK MA`MT)
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Location: MAIDSTONE, ME17 4DH
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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-2000026251
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Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 1 hour paid break.
Brief Description
This role offers an opportunity to start a career in property maintenance through a Level 2 Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship. The apprentice will support an in-house maintenance team carrying out day-to-day handyman tasks across residential blocks, with full training provided.
Training to be Provided
Our apprenticeship is delivered through a block release model. Apprentices attend our training centre, which is located on the Medway City Estate, Rochester ME2 4LT, for three consecutive days each month across a three-month period, focusing on developing core knowledge and practical skills.
In the fourth month, the trainer visits the workplace to carry out an employer review, ensuring progress and development in the workplace. This four-month cycle repeats throughout the two-year programme, providing a structured balance of centre-based learning and on-the-job development.
A total of 14 job cards need completing with supporting evidence, such as photo or video evidence, to demonstrate abilities in readiness for the Apprenticeship Assessment.
Future Prospects
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the possibility of progressing towards a Maintenance Operative
Vacancy Detail
The apprentice will work alongside experienced maintenance operatives as part of an in-house team delivering maintenance services to residential blocks and communal areas. An average day or week will involve a mix of planned maintenance tasks, reactive repairs, learning activities, and site-based support work.
Key tasks will include:
- Assisting maintenance operatives with general handyman and property maintenance duties across multiple residential sites
- Supporting reactive maintenance work such as attending to reported defects, minor repairs, and emergency call-outs under supervision
- Assisting with planned maintenance programmes, including regular inspections, preventative works, and scheduled repairs
- Carrying out basic repairs and maintenance tasks under supervision, including minor plumbing work (e.g. replacing taps, fixing leaks, clearing blockages), basic carpentry, and simple repairs to fixtures and fittings
- Supporting painting and decorating work, including surface preparation, patch repairs, and finishing of communal areas
- Assisting with basic electrical-related tasks where appropriate, such as changing light fittings, replacing bulbs, and safe isolation procedures (non-qualified work only)
- Learning to safely select, use, and maintain hand tools and basic power tools in line with company procedures
- Following health and safety requirements at all times, including use of PPE, manual handling techniques, COSHH awareness, and site risk assessments
- Assisting in identifying maintenance issues during site visits and reporting findings accurately to supervisors or the property inspector
- Supporting the completion of job sheets, maintenance logs, photographs, and digital reporting systems
- Assisting with stock control, materials handling, and keeping maintenance of vehicles and storage areas organised
- Developing customer service skills when working in occupied properties, including professional communication with residents and site staff
- Working as part of a team to meet service levels, response times, and quality standards expected by the block management company
- Attending off-the-job training, toolbox talks, and apprenticeship review meetings as required
- Throughout the apprenticeship, the apprentice will progressively take on more responsibility as skills and confidence develop, moving from observation to supervised tasks and, where appropriate, independent work
Other Information
- Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment
- We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules
- NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1–2 paragraphs to each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.
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