Property Maintenance Apprentice: Learn Trades & Grow

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Apprentice Maintenance Engineer to assist with daily maintenance of buildings and communal areas. You will learn trades such as painting and plumbing, support maintenance tasks, and complete training as part of your apprenticeship. The position offers a structured environment with strong support and opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates have a keen interest in property maintenance, reliability, and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Access to flexible pay and financial wellbeing resources

Generous company pension plan

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sick pay

Mental health and wellbeing support

25% discount on food and drink

Discount on hotel bookings

Discount on own-brand beer and cider

Instant access to retailer discounts

Birthday Club offers

Monthly drinks during get-togethers

Opportunity for internal development

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in property maintenance or construction.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of health & safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and a great team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to travel between sites.
• Previous hands-on experience is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day maintenance of buildings and communal areas.
• Learn trades like painting, plastering, plumbing, and joinery.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Attend college or training sessions as part of your apprenticeship.
• Keep workspaces safe and tidy, and follow health & safety procedures.
• Complete job sheets and training logs accurately.
• Show initiative and drive to grow into a skilled engineer.

Skills

Genuine interest in property maintenance or construction

Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Basic understanding of health & safety

Reliable, punctual, and great team player

Good communication skills

Willingness to travel between sites

Previous hands-on experience (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

A family-owned brewery in the UK seeks an enthusiastic Apprentice Maintenance Engineer to assist with daily maintenance of buildings and communal areas. You will learn trades such as painting and plumbing, support maintenance tasks, and complete training as part of your apprenticeship. The position offers a structured environment with strong support and opportunities for growth. Ideal candidates have a keen interest in property maintenance, reliability, and a full UK driving licence.