Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Gloucester City Homes; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive and inclusive social housing organization is seeking a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join their team. This full-time apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop practical skills in maintenance and repairs while delivering excellent customer service across the property portfolio. You will receive training and gain exposure to a variety of trades, contributing to maintaining safe and well-kept homes. This role is ideal for individuals committed to a career in property maintenance, eager to learn in a friendly team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in a career in property maintenance/trades.
• Basic IT literacy, experience with electronic devices.
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Assist with diagnosing repair issues and escalating problems.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Reliability

Job description

2 Year Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Looking for a fresh challenge? At GCH youll be part of a friendly, supportive team that puts people first whether thats the customers we serve or the colleagues we work alongside. If you want to build a career you can be proud of, with an organisation that values your work each day, GCH is the place to be.

Were now seeking a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice to support the delivery of high-quality maintenance, repairs, and installations across the social housing property portfolio.

Youll develop practical skills across multiple trades, assist experienced tradespeople, and contribute to maintaining safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes for customers. The role involves working in occupied and unoccupied properties, adhering to Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and GCHs policies and procedures, and providing excellent customer service.

Maintaining tools, equipment, and work areas to a high standard of safety and cleanliness, youll assist with diagnosing repair issues and escalating complex problems to senior staff. Youll attend training sessions and workshops to learn trade skills, safety practices, and company procedures and communicate professionally with customers, contractors, and colleagues, providing excellent customer care.

Wed like you to

• Have a genuine interest in a career in property maintenance/trades within a social housing environment.
• Be committed to following Health & Safety regulations and working according to good practice.
• Be IT literate, with experience working with electronic devices, PDA, tablets, and computers.
• Be able to follow instructions and learn new tasks in order to contribute to delivering a high-quality customer focussed service.
• Have basic problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and use own initiative where needed.
• Be reliable, punctual, resilient with a positive attitude.
• Have excellent communication and listening skills.
• Have the ability and willingness to work in variety of working environments and conditions.
  
  

Closing Date: 15th July 2025.

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, wed be delighted to hear from you!