Property Maintenance Apprentice
Orwell Housing Association Ltd, Stoke, Ipswich
Property Maintenance Apprentice
£16,640 a year
Orwell Housing Association Ltd, Stoke, Ipswich
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 days ago, 22 Jul | Get your application in today.
Closing date: 09-08-2026 (In 16 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Stoke, Ipswich
Full Job Description
Introduction
Orwell is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Property Services
Maintenance Apprentice to join our Repairs Service Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is practical, eager to
learn, customer-focused and keen to make a difference in local
communities.
About the Employer
Orwell is an housing association with around 4500 properties. Our job
within the repairs department is to carry out any repairs that our
needed within these. We have around 25 people in the repairs team
ranging from operatives, laborers and apprentices.
What You'll Do
At Orwell, our values of People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and
Effective (P.A.C.E.) are at the heart of everything we do, and we're
looking for someone who shares those values.
Main Roles and Responsibilities:
- To assist in the day-to-day work of the team.
- To be fully conversant in Orwell’s system for prioritising repairs and to assist in ensuring works orders are within the specified completion timescales.
- To study for a recognised qualification.
- To comply with Orwell’s Health & Safety policy, and to carry out
activities in a safe manner. - To liaise daily with the logistics team regards diary commitments for each day.
- To actively engage in learning how to use equipment required
correctly and safely such as hand tools, power tools and any other equipment as required.
Training Outcome
If at time of completion of apprenticeship an opportunity is available
for a Multiskilled Craftsperson or Multiskilled Tradesperson, the
apprentice would be encouraged to apply and go through the
selection process (please note an offer is not guaranteed and will
depend on the opportunities available at the time).
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Construction and the built environment
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE