Property maintenance apprentice TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED ING

To assist in managing the maintenance and upkeep of Stay’s housing stock in accordance with published policies and required standards, ensuring property is maintained to a high standard, that repairs are undertaken quickly and efficiently and that costs are controlled within agreed budgets.

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Closing date: 28 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm one day a week training at Telford college

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    28 May 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000109354

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • To help ensure stay housing accommodation is maintained and repaired in accordance with published policies and required standards
  • To assist the voids and maintenance team leader with setting the rota for the night concierge team
  • To assist in arranging holiday cover for the night concierge team.
  • To assist with conducting routine property checks as per stay policies to ensure stay’s responsibilities are maintained in respect of health and safety and other quality standards as relevant
  • To assist with ensuring empty flats/rooms are brought to a lettable standard within stays lettings policy timescale
  • To assist with ensuring that empty flats/rooms meet the required letting standard including the landlords legal obligations in respect of gas and electricity safety
  • To assist in arranging annual gas safety checks, PAT testing, fire alarm and fire-fighting equipment maintenance
  • To liaise with the voids and maintenance officer and team leader on agreeing works to be undertaken by repair and maintenance contractors and ensure these works are carried out within agreed timescales and costs
  • To assist with ordering and arranging delivery of furniture and other household items as required for new clients
  • To liaise with the voids and maintenance officer and team leader in overseeing garden maintenance with contractors to ensure external areas are maintained to a high standard
  • To assist the team leader with annually preparing a list of planned maintenance works for consideration within the budgeting process
  • To work with colleagues to bring new property into management including potentially all of the above tasks
  • To carry out minor maintenance and repair work as required

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

  • Property maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Mentoring from senior staff
  • Day release at Telford College
  • Regular assessor support

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Full time employment 

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will receive full training but need to be open to learn this aspect as well as the main tasks within property maintenance. You may have to multi-taking and problem solve throughout the day.

About the employer

Stay is a charity that provides housing and support services to homeless and vulnerable people in the Telford & Wrekin Borough. With the right support, at the right time, we know people can realise their aspirations to live independent and fulfilling lives.

Employer

TELFORD CHRISTIAN COUNCIL SUPPORTED ING

Address

MEETING POINT HOUSE

SOUTHWATER SQUARE

TOWN CENTRE

TF3 4HS

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Training

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Contact

Charlotte

Charlotte.Bostock@Telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952 642326

Apprenticeship standard

Property maintenance operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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