JPS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LIMITED - Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Go Construct; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

JPS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LIMITED is offering a Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship in the South East London and Kent area. You will gain hands-on experience across trades while training with London South East Colleges, with a typical 2-year duration and a salaried apprenticeship (£14,560 per year).

Hours are Mon-Fri, 08:00-16:00, with work on various client sites and practical on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• GCSEs required including English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a hands-on trade environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced tradespeople with property maintenance and repair work.
• Carry out basic carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing and general building maintenance tasks.
• Prepare materials, tools and work areas before starting work.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial properties.
• Learn to use a range of hand and power tools safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Travel to customer sites with colleagues.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in occupied properties.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and training activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Willing to learn new skills

Ability to take on feedback

Education

GCSE English (grade 4)

GCSE Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Working alongside experienced tradespeople, you will gain hands-on experience across a variety of trades while completing your Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in the construction and property maintenance industry.

Annual wage: £14,560 a year
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Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 4:00pm.
35.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Friday 02 October 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

• Assist experienced tradespeople with property maintenance and repair work.
• Carry out basic carpentry, painting and decorating, plumbing and general building maintenance tasks.
• Prepare materials, tools and work areas before starting work.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance to residential and commercial properties.
• Learn to use a range of hand and power tools safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Travel to customer sites with colleagues.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in occupied properties.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and training activities.

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

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Your training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

Your training plan

Workplace: Various customer sites across South East London and Kent or in the head office (Unit 7 Little Acre Farm, Bunkers Hill, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5EX). The apprentice will receive practical on-job training while working alongside experienced members of our team.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 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

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Willing to learn new skills
• Ability to take on feedback

Other requirements

Be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in a physically active role, travelling to different job sites and following health and safety procedures.

About this company

We are an established property maintenance and building company, trading since 2015. We provide a comprehensive range of maintenance, repair, refurbishment and building services for commercial clients, private homeowners and landlords.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment or progression to a higher level apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JPS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047792.

Closes on Monday 28 September 2026