Property Maintenance Apprentice - Sheffield, United Kingdom - EN:Able Futures

EN:Able Futures

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

What will the apprentice be doing on site

EN:

Able Futures, an award winning apprenticeship employer are partnering with Wates Property Services who are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Property Maintenance Apprentice to support the team with responsive repairs to social housing properties and gain the skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Wates Property Services have operated for over 100 years and are a well-established housing maintenance business, that delivers responsive repairs, building compliance and refurbishment services across the UK.

Relevant information about the project
**As a Property Maintenance apprentice you will learn a variety of skills and knowledge in relation to: - **- Carpentry & Joinery

Painting & Decorating
Tiling
Plastering
Basic Plumbing
Brickwork & Stone masonry

**You will also acquire knowledge and a good understanding of: - **- Health and Safety in the workplace

Carrying out repairs to the fabric of a building, for example repairs to walls, doors, doorframes, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls
Understanding and maintaining plumbing and drainage systems, for example repairs to WC systems, leaking taps or water testing and unblocking drains
Maintaining high levels of water hygiene within a building
Understanding and maintaining electrical distribution, safe repair of electrical installation to legal requirements, for example replacing damaged sockets, plugs, lighting and fuses.
Understanding and maintaining plant, safety systems and equipment
Understanding and maintaining grounds and external fabrication of a building, such as drainage and guttering
Understanding and demonstrating the safe use of hand tools, for example screwdrivers, power drills, pliers, paper strippers and a variety other tools used in plumbing and carpentry
Demonstrating and understanding the importance of the control of resources and stock
Understanding and demonstrating the principles of Planned Preventative Maintenance
Understanding how to prepare for refurbishment or deep clean of equipment and surfaces
Carrying out repairs and reactive maintenance
Understanding the importance of customer service
Recording and reporting information accurately either internally or externally

Essential qualities

Have a desire to learn a variety of construction related skills
Be punctual and reliable
Be flexible and adaptable
Be a good team player
Be committed to learning and achievement of apprenticeship

Qualifications Required
4 x GCSE's grades A-D / 3-9 including Maths and English

Relevant information about the site

The successful applicant will work towards a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative qualification with Sheffield College, and will take 18 months, plus EPA.

37.5 Hours Per Week. Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00 (15:30 finish on a Friday)

£215 Per Week (This is made up of the National Apprenticeship Wage + £17 Travel Allowance

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary:
£215.00 per week

Schedule: