Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative
As an apprentice within the West Neighbourhood.
We want our apprentices to have a great experience whilst on the job and will always aim to place successful candidates in an area conveniently located for them to travel to. We will discuss this at interview stage. As an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative, you will receive training to enable you to support the team in providing a first-class service to our customers and will be expected to assist in a broad range of fundamental trade skills including carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, brick and block work, external works and associated finishing trades including tiling, painting, and decorating to L&Q’s housing stock throughout the London region.
The successful candidates will be working under instruction and supervision. With the aim for being about to eventually taking responsibility for their own work (where appropriate, and within their assessed abilities and skill set). These apprenticeship roles offer a 2.5-year fixed term contract during which time you will undertake a Level 2, Property Maintenance Operative.
The apprenticeship learning will support your development and chosen career path. Whilst undertaking your learning programme, your manager will help guide your development and day-to-day work, a mentor will provide extra support throughout your role, and you'll be working alongside experienced colleagues to learn hands-on, work-based skills. Please note if you have already completed or partially completed a level 2 or 3 qualification in Carpentry, Site Carpentry or Joinery your application cannot be considered as you will not qualify for Apprenticeship funding. If you are unsure if you’re eligible for funding please feel free to contact us before applying.
Training Outcome:
Possibly permanent employment.
Employer Description:
L&Q is one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We house around 250,000 people primarily across London, the south east and north west of England. Our charitable Foundation supports the communities our residents create, awarding grants to support good causes which promote aspiration and opportunity, and providing free financial advice and support with employment and training opportunities. Our vision is that everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. This echoes our purpose to provide homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. We will do this by delivering safe, high-quality homes, services and support for all our residents. We are creating opportunities for the people who need new homes and the passionate, talented people who will join us to help achieve our ambitions.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness