Wingletye Lane
Hornchurch, RM11 3TB

New City College - Apprentice Maintenance Assistant

Salary: £23,500 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 35
Closing Date: Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
New City College - Apprentice Maintenance Assistant

Summary

New City College are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Maintenance Assistant to join our Estates team. This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity for someone who enjoys hands‑on, practical work and wants to develop skills in facilities and maintenance.

Annual wage: £23,500 a year
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Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm. Routine fixed daily start and finish times across the hours of the college operation by agreement. (One hour lunch break).
35.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026

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

  • Carry out general maintenance and minor works, including lamp changes, basic plumbing, small repairs, decorating and assembling furniture.
  • Monitor the condition of buildings, fittings, equipment and outdoor areas, reporting defects and assisting with repairs as appropriate. 
  • Support porterage, mailroom and facilities tasks such as moving furniture, handling post, waste disposal and recycling.
  • Assist with grounds and cleaning duties, ensuring entrances and external spaces are safe, tidy and clear of hazards such as litter, leaves, snow or blockages.
  • Maintain safe working practices, store equipment securely, work flexibly across college sites, and undertake additional responsibilities (e.g., Fire Marshal or First Aider) once trained.

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

NEW CITY COLLEGE

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Your training plan

  • Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours.
  • Day release to attend college at NCC Hackney Campus (postcode: N1 6HQ).
  • Functional Skills (if required).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 3 and Above or Equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 3 and Above 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

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College, Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.

 

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After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available upon completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

New City College

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035656.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

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