Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative
NO1 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LTD · LONDON, E13 9ED
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
We are seeking a reliable and motivated apprentice to develop practical skills working alongside experienced tradespeople and supervisors. A typical day may involve visiting occupied or vacant residential properties, preparing tools & materials, assisting with supervised repairs and helping complete works safely and to a high standard.
The work
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.
Training provider: BARKING AND DAGENHAM COLLEGE
What you come out with
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.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Willingness to travel
- Interested in construction
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4/C
- Desired · GCSE Maths C/4
Things to consider
Must have lived in UK for the last 3 years.
The employer
No1 Construction Management Ltd provides construction, responsive repairs, refurbishment and
planned maintenance services for housing associations, local authorities and other clients. Our work
includes void property refurbishments, kitchens and bathrooms, carpentry, plastering, decorating,
flooring, tiling, general maintenance and damp and mould remedial works.
Workplace
- 65 HOLLYBUSH STREET, PLAISTOW, LONDON, E13 9ED