CHALON WAY EAST
ST HELENS, MERSEYSIDE, WA10 1BX

THE WORLD OF GLASS (ST HELENS) LTD - Building and Maintenance Apprentice

Salary: £15,600 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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THE WORLD OF GLASS (ST HELENS) LTD - Building and Maintenance Apprentice

Summary

  • We are looking for a motivated and reliable Building & Maintenance Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to begin a career in the construction and maintenance industry.  You will work alongside experienced tradespeople, learning a wide range skills.  

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30 – 5 pm (1 day per week spent in college, day to be determined) Flexible hours may be required, including weekends and evenings, depending business need. 1 hour unpaid lunchbreak per day.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026

Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

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

Key Responsibilities - 

As a Building & Maintenance Apprentice, your duties will include:

  • Assisting with day-to-day building and property maintenance tasks
  • Learning and supporting basic trade skills including: Carpentry and joinery, Plumbing repairs, Plastering and patch repairs, Painting and decorating
  • Carrying out minor repairs and refurbishment works
  • Supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities
  • Safely using tools, equipment, and materials under supervision
  • Ensuring work areas are kept clean, tidy, and safe
  • Following health & safety procedures at all times
  • Attending college or training sessions as required
    completing all coursework, assessments, and apprenticeship requirements
  • Providing good customer service when working in occupied properties

 

Where you'll work

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

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Apprentice will attend St Helens College (Stem Centre) for a minimum 6 hours per week during term time
  • Work towards Maths and English functional skills if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Design & Technology (grade A-C or 4-9)
  • Maths and English (grade A-C or 4-9)
  • Science (grade A-C or 4-9 or equivalent)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Physical fitness
  • Interest in maintenance
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Stong work ethic

Other requirements

  • A full or provisional UK driving licence
  • Interest in pursuing a long-term career in the construction or maintenance sector
  • An interest in Museums and Art Galleries, and a desire to help create opportunities for visitors and the local community to engage with The World of Glass.

About this company

  • The World of Glass (TWOG) has been a visitor attraction in St Helens for 26 years. Opened in March 2000 as a groundbreaking Millennium project, the site houses nationally significant glass collections and St Helens Council’s social and industrial history collections, alongside a library, galleries, community spaces, meeting rooms, café, shop and live glass blowing demonstrations.  The site also includes one of the finest examples of a regenerative furnace in England, the Grade II* listed Tank House No. 9, a Scheduled Monument.

    The museum welcomes over 90,000 visitors annually from all over the world and is an important cultural and community hub for the residents of St Helens.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Successful completion may lead to permanent employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WORLD OF GLASS (ST HELENS) LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028856.

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Closes on Friday 26 June 2026

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