Railway House East
Bruton Way, Gloucester, GL1 1DG

Gloucester City Homes - Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Salary: £29,039 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Sun 05 Jul 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
Gloucester City Homes - Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Summary

You’ll help maintain and improve customers’ homes, learning skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, decorating and general property maintenance. Working in both occupied and empty properties, you’ll develop the knowledge, confidence and experience needed to build a successful career in the industry.

Annual wage: £29,039 a year
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Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026

Duration: 1 Year 9 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

Your job duties will include:

  • Assist qualified tradespeople in carrying out routine and emergency repairs, including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, decorating, and general property maintenance
  • Support the preparation of work sites, including setting up tools, equipment, and safety barriers
  • Communicate professionally with customers, contractors, and colleagues, providing excellent customer care
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to a high standard of safety and cleanliness
  • Assist with diagnosing repair issues, escalating complex problems to senior staff
  • Complete work records accurately, including safety checks, progress updates, and safety documentation

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

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 1)
  • Maths (grade 1)

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this company

Housing Association

https://www.gch.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Uniform provided, 30-days annual leave plus bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Gloucester City Homes

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037276.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 05 July 2026

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