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Property Maintenance Apprenticeship MEARS GROUP PLC

Are you looking to take your first step onto the career ladder? A Mears Apprenticeship could be the answer you’ve been looking for. They want to develop the next generation of their workforce to the highest possible standards. Throughout your time as a Mears apprentice, you’ll be given endless support.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £20,000.00

    Wage will depend on your age 16 Year old £5.12 p/h 17 year old £5.95 p/h 18 Year old £7.10 p/h 18 year old with NVQ L2 £8.06   p/h 19 to 20 £8.72 p/h 21 to 22 £9.55 p/h 23 and over £9.88 p/h

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    25 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000081251

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You may start as an apprentice but one day you could grow to become a leader and expert in your field. You will learn ‘on the job’ and get paid whilst gaining valuable work experience.

As a Multi-Skills Operative Apprentice, you will be under the guidance of a mentor. Your duties during a typical day will include repairing or renewing:

  • Wood products
  • Plumbing
  • Wall and floor tiling
  • Decoration
  • Brickwork
  • Plastering

You must have the ability to communicate with Team Members, Customers/Clients; Contract Managers and other Operatives and be willing to listen, observe and participate in a range of tasks to ensure that progress is made right from the start. 

We are looking for someone who seeks out challenges or new responsibilities and shows flexibility when priorities change. Can you show initiative, commitment, and perseverance? You could be the future of Mears.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprentice will work towards a Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 apprenticeship standard, this will be a blended delivery with a mixture of Microsoft Teams and face to face. All training will take place on site and within your working hours.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of an employment contract on completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

Must have the ability to communicate with Team Members Customers/Clients; Contract Manager and other Operative’s. Be willing to listen, observe and participate in a range of tasks to ensure that progress is made right from the start. Achieve clear and specific outcomes which contribute directly to the successful achievement of the apprenticeship framework Seek out challenges or new responsibilities showing flexibility when priorities change. When working towards goals show initiative, commitment and perseverance The ability to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks contained within the job description. The ability to understand and interpret work instructions. Friendly approach to a diverse range of people. The ability to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships

About the employer

Mears Group plc is a housing and social care provider. It repairs and maintains over 700,000 social homes across the UK. We provide and manage 17,000 homes for local and central Government and are also responsible for keeping 750,000 social housing homes in the UK in good repair. Mears has 5000+ employees and a footprint across the country. At Mears, we look for people who share our values, along with our commitment to making a positive difference to people’s homes, lives and communities.

Employer

MEARS GROUP PLC

Address

c/o Jewsons

591 Sedlescombe Road North

St. Leonards-On-Sea

TN37 7PY

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Training

Training provider

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED

Contact

steven vasiliou

Steven.Vasiliou@ixionholdings.com

Apprenticeship standard

Property maintenance operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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