As one of London's leading M&E contractors we have several large contracts across multiple prestigious sites in the capital and now require apprentices to join our team. From reactive repairs to planned maintenance, we pride ourselves on reliability, professionalism, and customer satisfaction.
Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Hours Monday- Friday, 8am- 5pm 46.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 10 September 2025
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Ensure effective running of the assigned jobs
Systematic and logical sequence of works
Carry out routine service inspection and reports working to a PPM schedule
Assist all engineers with record keeping duties/paperwork
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations/risk assessments
Liaise with customers and tenants to ensure expectations are managed and met
To present a professional image at all times, both in the office and to clients and be a “role model” for the rest of staff
To be willing to work in excess of usual working hours when the balance of the company’s work or allocated responsibilities requires this. We do not expect excessive working hours; rather we require flexibility when there is a requirement for this and a clear benefit to the company
To understand the consequences of your actions for the company and to actively share responsibility with the managers and the rest of the other mechanical engineers for the success of the company
Ensuring fair treatment for all, working according to the principles of equal opportunity
Where you’ll work
Chelsea Barracks City of Westminster SW1W 8BQ
Training
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.
College or training organisation
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
Your training course
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Your training plan
Employer main address: Mobile (without a vehicle) – Lillie Square & Chelsea Barracks
Training/College address: College of North West London, Denzil Road, Dudden Hill Lane, London NW10 2XD
Attending College of North West London one day a week for training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Safe tool handling
Basic HVAC maintenance
Flexible with hours
Other requirements
This job description states the key elements of your role, the contents, whilst perhaps appearing simplistic, places significant expectations on you. You should therefore ensure that they are understood prior to you agreeing to this Job Description. This job description does not prescribe how the job should be done. That is what you bring to the job and the company’s primary interest is in you fulfilling the agreed role and the attainment of the KPI’s. Other tasks may be assigned to you and you will be expected to execute them in addition to your primary role whenever required.
About this company
The Polyteck Group is a facilities management organization which adds both strategic values to companies and quantifiable value to assets. This is achieved through exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every property becomes, and remains, highly desirable.
Techscheme & Cyclescheme, CSR events, social events, uniform, PPE & company phone provided, travel expenses covered & overtime available, £450 referral bonus after 6-month probation, 20 days holiday and bank holidays, as well as company pension.
After this apprenticeship
After completing the apprenticeship, you could progress into a full-time Property Maintenance Operative role or specialise in areas such as electrical, plumbing, or HVAC maintenance. There may also be opportunities to move into supervisory or facilities management roles with experience.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
POLYTECK BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333704.