Thrive Homes is a housing association, owning and managing over 6,000 homes in Herts, Beds, Oxon and Bucks, delivering much-needed homes for social and affordable rent, leasehold, shared ownership and private market rent. We are looking for an apprentice to join our Property Services Team where you will learn how to complete repairs to homes.
Annual wage: £22,200 a year
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Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Hours
Training Provider release (1 week per month in Derby). In a month: Week one Derby Mon-Fri. Week two shadowing with Thrive 8:00am to 4pm. Week three shadowing with Thrive 8:00am to 4pm. Week four shadowing with Thrive 8:00am to 4pm.
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 08 September 2025
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Westside
London Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP3 9TD
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
GCSE or equivalent in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Minimum age of 19. Preferable to hold a full UK driving licence to be fully mobile to our properties within Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire & Oxon. You will be required to attend different properties within our portfolio. This means you will be buddied with an existing operative and travel to different areas with this individual.
We own and manage over 6,000 homes in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire delivering much needed homes for social and affordable rent, leasehold, shared ownership and private market rent. Our business is built around the importance of a home as the foundation that enables individuals and families to build and sustain the lives they want. We are focused on increasing housing availability and affordability in some of the most expensive parts of the UK.
https://www.thrivehomes.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
Once qualified, there will be opportunities for this position to progress within the Property Services Team. This role would include the benefits of full tools being supplied alongside a van and fuel card to carry out tasks.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THRIVE HOMES LIMITED
Helen Channer
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329563.
Closes on Monday 28 July 2025
