Apprentice Maintenance Assistant

  • Company: Sanctuary Supported Living
  • Location: Scarborough, YO11 3EY
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £18,720.00 per year
  • Sector: Construction and the built environment
  • Ref: NAS-2000030698
  • Application Deadline Date: 05/06/2026
  • Start Date: 01/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.

Brief Description

More than upkeep - start a career that matters. As an Apprentice Maintenance Assistant at Sanctuary Supported Living, you’ll help keep homes safe and comfortable while gaining a free maintenance qualification. With team support, you’ll build hands‑on skills and confidence in a not‑for‑profit that puts you first.

Training to be Provided


  • Property Maintenance Operative Level 2

  • All training is delivered face to face at the workplace

Future Prospects

Maintenance Assistant. 

Vacancy Detail

Your role:



  • Keep our facilities running smoothly: carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks around the site to keep everything in excellent working order and looking its best

  • Problem-solve & escalate when needed: proactively identify any maintenance issues and arrange specialist support (e.g. electricians, plumbers) when you need extra help

  • Planned upkeep: complete routine maintenance activities

  • Help maintain safe, secure surroundings for our residents, including taking on light gardening duties to keep our grounds pleasant

  • Work closely with colleagues and act as the on-site point of contact for contractors (e.g., when external specialists come in for major jobs)

  • You’ll be working in a single location as part of our Retirement Community team

  • (This apprenticeship might also suit you if you’ve been a Caretaker, Handyperson, or general maintenance helper - if you know your way around a toolbox, we’d love to hear from you!)

Other Information

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Ready to start your adventure?