Apprentice Maintenance Operative

NHS Property Services Ltd; Faversham; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Property Services as a Maintenance Operative Apprentice in Faversham. This 2-year program offers hands-on experience in facilities management, covering plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work. Gain valuable skills while working alongside seasoned professionals. Enjoy a competitive salary and numerous benefits including annual leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday

Training and development opportunities

SMART Pension contribution up to 6%

NHS retail discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Colleague Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16 or over and not in full-time education.
• Collaborative with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine maintenance, safety checks, and reporting hazards.
• Learn from mentors and participate in training and workshops.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Apprenticeship Opportunity for a Maintenance Operative at NHS Property Services (NHSPS)

We are launching our 2025 Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship Scheme (Level 2) and we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Apprentices to join our fantastic team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from seasoned professionals and develop a career in Facilities Management.

Our Maintenance Operatives play a vital role in maintaining and repairing NHS buildings and facilities. This apprenticeship offers a structured learning environment where you'll work alongside experienced professionals, developing essential skills in plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, and general maintenance. We currently have 5 positions based in our northern and southern regions.

This is a 2-year commitment where you will have an agreed apprenticeship training plan and work towards your apprenticeship qualification. Recruitment days will be held on 25th June 2025 at our London office 10 South Colonnade E14 4PU and you will need to be available, in person for the specified date. Successful candidates will be enrolled August for September start.

Where you'll be:

Faversham Health centre- Faversham ME13 8QR.

Salary: £20,000

What you'll do:

• Assist in routine maintenance, safety checks, and reporting hazards or faults; support basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and decorating tasks.
• Learn from mentors and experienced colleagues; participate in on-site and off-site training, including classes and workshops.
• Develop skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the apprenticeship; complete assignments in line with the qualification.
• Learn about NHSPS best practices and gain a professional qualification alongside the property maintenance role.

Who you are:

• Minimum of GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Enthusiastic and passionate about practical, hands-on work-no prior experience required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Collaborative with team members and stakeholders.
• A valid Driving License is required by the end of the 2-year apprenticeship.
• You must be aged 16 or over and not in full-time education.

What we can offer you

We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as a competitive salary we will also offer:

• 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday with the option to buy additional weeks leave.
• Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress their careers at all levels through our Professional Excellence Framework.
• SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%
  A range of flexible benefits including NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
• We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.

An organisation with a purpose…

We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference.

We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential.

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

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