Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Kick-start a lifelong career in property maintenance - Gain recognised qualifications, train with experienced professionals, and open the door to future opportunities!

About the roleJoin us as a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice and work towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Property Maintenance. During the 24 month apprenticeship, you'll gain hands-on experience on the job while also developing practical skills through dedicated college learning.

Working alongside our experienced Multiskilled Engineers, you'll learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a confident, capable, and efficient Operative.

This is a busy, physically active role that involves delivering tasks across a range of construction trades, so you'll need good fitness, dexterity, and a willingness to get stuck in.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will be able to evidence a wide portfolio of skills and competencies within the Construction trades. There may be an opportunity for continued employment or further training.

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Jerry Jenner - Building and Engineering Maintenance Supervisor - jerry.jenner@plymouth.ac.uk or 01752 588457.

About youWe're looking for someone who:

• Holds a grade 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Has experience of using basic tools in a work/educational or home environment
• Is computer literate
• Is friendly, collaborative, and effective communicator and team member
• Is professional, patient and people-first attitude to customer service
• Ability to move, lift and carry equipment and supplies

For more information about the role and person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application ProcessTo apply for this role, please click here where you will be directed to the Digital Apprenticeship Service portal.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our OfferA successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth's strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth's HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here .

Additional InformationThe University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages .

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