Property Maintenance & Plastering Apprentice
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Company: OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: Oxford, OX4 2RH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,434.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000027387
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Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:00am - 3:30pm, Friday (7 hours), 30 min break.
Brief Description
Kick‑start your career in construction with ODS as a Plasterer & Property Maintenance Apprentice.
This hands‑on role will help you develop plastering and property maintenance skills while achieving a Level 2 qualification and gaining valuable on‑the‑job experience.
Training to be Provided
Duration:
- 15-month practical training period, plus 3-months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Eleven weeks of block releases throughout the year, plus induction / revision days
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- On-site assessment visits every other month throughout the apprenticeship
Qualifications included:
- Level 2 Property Maintainance Operative Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Multiple choice knowledge test
- Practical assessment
- Professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will achieve a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative qualification, with potential opportunities to progress into a skilled trade role within ODS Property Services.
Vacancy Detail
- Prepare surfaces for plastering, including bonding, skimming and patch repairs
- Apply plaster finishes to walls and ceilings
- Repair damaged plasterwork following leaks, wear or damage
- Assist with minor property maintenance tasks alongside other trades
- Carry out basic repairs prior to decoration or refurbishment works
- Undertake site inspections and take measurements
- Use hand tools, power tools and equipment safely
- Complete job sheets, timesheets and learning logs
- Follow ODS health and safety procedures at all times
Other Information
- The role involves physical work and manual handling.
- Work may take place outdoors and in occupied properties.
- A strong commitment to health and safety is essential.
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential eligibility checks and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training.
As a new apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments, please call us on 01235 216216.
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2025. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship.
After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent in college.