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Isle of Wight Council; Cowes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative to begin a career in school facilities and property maintenance.

You will work with our multi-site Executive Site Manager to learn all aspects of facilities management, performing hands-on tasks and assisting with health & safety audits, grounds maintenance, and event setup across three school sites.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include general site maintenance and repairs.
• Assistance with health and safety checks and paperwork.
• Grounds maintenance and keeping outdoor areas tidy.
• Help set up rooms for events and activities.
• Manage deliveries and stock checks.
• Ensure the school site is clean, safe, and secure.

Responsibilities

• As an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative, you will work to learn all aspects of school facilities management alongside the multi-site Executive Site Manager.

Job description

Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative

Company:

Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Apprentice Wage for the first 12-months. Then National Minimum/Living Wage – after the first year to the end of the course

DCAT Isle of Wight Academies are seeking a practical, reliable, and keen apprentice to begin a career in school facilities and property maintenance.

We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative to join our friendly team and help keep our schools a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Whilst predominantly based at Lanesend, applicants must have a full-driving license and be prepared to work across all three sites.

Lanesend - Cowes

St.Francis - Ventnor

About the Role

As an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative, you will work alongside our multi-site Executive Site Manager to learn all aspects of school facilities management. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical tasks, problem-solving, and working as part of a team.

Your daily responsibilities may include:

Supporting with general site maintenance and repairs

Assisting with health & safety checks and paperwork

Grounds maintenance and keeping outdoor areas tidy

Helping to set up rooms for events and activities

Managing deliveries and supporting with stock checks

Ensuring the school site is clean, safe, and secure

What We Offer

A supportive team and experienced mentor

On‑the‑job training

A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative

Company: Isle of Wight Council Salary: Apprentice Wage for the first 12-months. Then National Minimum/Living Wage – after the first year to the end of the course Hours: Full‑time Location: PO31 7ES Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 1 Sept 2026 Closing date: 21 Sept 2026

Summary

DCAT Isle of Wight Academies are seeking a practical, reliable, and keen apprentice to begin a career in school facilities and property maintenance.

We are looking for a motivated Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative to join our friendly team and help keep our schools a safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Whilst predominantly based at Lanesend, applicants must have a full‑driving license and be prepared to work across all three sites.

Lanesend - Cowes

St.Blasius - Shanklin

St.Francis - Ventnor

About the Role

As an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative, you will work alongside our multi‑site Executive Site Manager to learn all aspects of school facilities management. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical tasks, problem‑solving, and working as part of a team.

Your daily responsibilities may include:

Supporting with general site maintenance and repairs

Assisting with health & safety checks and paperwork

Grounds maintenance and keeping outdoor areas tidy

Helping to set up rooms for events and activities

Managing deliveries and supporting with stock checks

Ensuring the school site is clean, safe, and secure

What We Offer

A supportive team and experienced mentor

On‑the‑job training

A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification

A welcoming school community

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.