Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

STORM MAINTENANCE LTD

LONDON (SE5 7SW)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 September 2026

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Summary

Storm Maintenance is looking for a practical, enthusiastic and reliable Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our busy maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in property maintenance while gaining hands-on experience across a range of planned and reactive repairs. 

• Wage:

  £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Potential increase after 1 year, subject to performance and business requirements

• Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, normally 9am to 5pm. The role is field-based and may occasionally require evening or weekend work depending on operational requirements.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 5 October 2026

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You will work alongside experienced maintenance operatives, contractors, clients and the office team, helping to keep residential and commercial properties safe, functional and in a good state of repair.

As this is an apprenticeship position, previous maintenance experience is not essential. Full training, supervision and support will be provided.

• Attend residential and commercial properties to assist with planned and reactive maintenance works
• Assist with identifying faults, defects and maintenance requirements
• Carry out basic repairs under appropriate supervision
• Assist with basic carpentry and joinery, plumbing, painting and decorating, plastering and making-good, tiling and general property repairs
• Assist with repairing and maintaining doors, locks, handles, hinges, fixtures and fittings
• Assist with minor external works, drainage, fencing and grounds maintenance where appropriate
• Prepare work areas and protect residents’ and clients’ property before work begins
• Use hand and power tools safely following training and instruction
• Select and use appropriate materials, components, fixtures and fittings
• Keep tools, equipment, vehicles and work areas clean, organised and secure
• Follow Storm Maintenance health and safety procedures and use appropriate PPE
• Identify hazards, defects and additional works and report them promptly
• Recognise when work is outside your level of competence and seek guidance from a supervisor or manager
• Communicate professionally with residents, tenants, landlords, clients, colleagues and contractors
• Take before, during and after photographs of works where required
• Record accurate job updates and completion information using company systems
• Leave completed work areas clean, safe and tidy and dispose of waste appropriately
• Support urgent and emergency maintenance works where appropriate
• Complete apprenticeship training, coursework, portfolio evidence and assessments alongside day-to-day duties

Where you'll work

49-65 SOUTHAMPTON WAY
LONDON
SE5 7SW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

Training course

Property maintenance operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Plan the sequence of work required to carry out routine property maintenance operations.
• Identify and select the appropriate materials and components for property maintenance tasks, ensuring these are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
• Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Comply with risk assessments, and organise the workplace, to safeguard themselves and the property.
• Comply with key regulatory and legislative requirements, including building regulations.
• Uses safe working practices when carrying out property maintenance tasks including the use of PPE, signage, barriers, access equipment and ensuring work area is prepared and reinstated.
• Select, and use work tools and equipment for property maintenance tasks, applying all safeguards, and ensuring the correct functioning of equipment.
• Safely isolate and secure electrical or electronic supplies prior to performing property maintenance operations.
• Apply and implement routine emergency system checks, testing and routine maintenance, identifying and reporting faults as required.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to plumbing systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components and clearing blockages.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to external drainage systems, including clearing blockages and replacing components.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to environmental and energy management systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components.
• Use carpentry and joinery skills to perform repairs to windows, doors and glazing units, and their associated fittings.
• Perform repairs to plastered surfaces, including surface preparation, fixing and mixing materials and compounds.
• Use painting and decorating skills to prepare surfaces for decoration, apply paint using brushes and rollers, and complete sealing activities using gun appliances.
• Perform tiling repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.
• Perform flooring repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.
• Perform planned, responsive or temporary repairs to buildings or their immediate surroundings, attending to minor defects within either masonry, roofing, fencing or railing, groundwork or landscaping.
• Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address property maintenance problems.
• Record and report information, using digital and written techniques.
• Inspect own work, ensuring it is delivered to the given specifications.
• Comply with environmental regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Use and adapt communication methods for different situations and when, working with colleagues and stakeholders, using industry terminology as appropriate.
• Provide customer feedback whilst maintaining customer service.
• Escalates issues beyond their level of competence and authority.
• Plan the sequence of work required to carry out routine property maintenance operations.
• Identify and select the appropriate materials and components for property maintenance tasks, ensuring these are compliant with relevant regulatory requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
• Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Comply with risk assessments, and organise the workplace, to safeguard themselves and the property.
• Comply with key regulatory and legislative requirements, including building regulations.
• Uses safe working practices when carrying out property maintenance tasks including the use of PPE, signage, barriers, access equipment and ensuring work area is prepared and reinstated.
• Select, and use work tools and equipment for property maintenance tasks, applying all safeguards, and ensuring the correct functioning of equipment.
• Safely isolate and secure electrical or electronic supplies prior to performing property maintenance operations.
• Apply and implement routine emergency system checks, testing and routine maintenance, identifying and reporting faults as required.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to plumbing systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components and clearing blockages.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to external drainage systems, including clearing blockages and replacing components.
• Perform maintenance and repairs to environmental and energy management systems, including fault identification, safe isolation of supply, replacing components.
• Use carpentry and joinery skills to perform repairs to windows, doors and glazing units, and their associated fittings.
• Perform repairs to plastered surfaces, including surface preparation, fixing and mixing materials and compounds.
• Use painting and decorating skills to prepare surfaces for decoration, apply paint using brushes and rollers, and complete sealing activities using gun appliances.
• Perform tiling repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.
• Perform flooring repairs, including setting out, surface preparation and cutting around obstacles.
• Perform planned, responsive or temporary repairs to buildings or their immediate surroundings, attending to minor defects within either masonry, roofing, fencing or railing, groundwork or landscaping.
• Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address property maintenance problems.
• Record and report information, using digital and written techniques.
• Inspect own work, ensuring it is delivered to the given specifications.
• Comply with environmental regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Use and adapt communication methods for different situations and when, working with colleagues and stakeholders, using industry terminology as appropriate.
• Provide customer feedback whilst maintaining customer service.
• Escalates issues beyond their level of competence and authority.

Training schedule

The apprentice will attend their approved training provider as part of the apprenticeship programme.

• Apprenticeship training will be completed in line with the provider’s agreed timetable
• The remaining working time will be spent with Storm Maintenance, gaining practical experience across maintenance jobs and developing trade skills in the workplace
• Training will support the apprentice in building the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete the Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

More training information

As part of the apprenticeship, you will work towards the Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship Standard (ST0171), combining formal training with practical workplace experience at Storm Maintenance.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in property maintenance and practical work
• Is reliable, punctual and willing to learn
• Can follow instructions and work safely
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in their work
• Has good communication and customer service skills
• Is respectful and professional when working in occupied properties
• Can work effectively both independently, when appropriate, and as part of a team
• Understands the importance of working within their competence and asking for help when needed
• Is willing to learn how to use tools, equipment, materials and digital job systems safely and correctly
• Has a positive and professional attitude

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Level 4 - 9 or A-C)
• Mathematics (grade Level 4 - 9 or A-C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Patience

Other requirements

The role involves travel to different properties and work locations. The apprentice must be willing to follow all health and safety requirements, wear appropriate PPE and work within the limits of their training and competence. A driving licence is desirable but not essential unless required by the training or operational arrangements.

About this employer

Company number 16340202

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https://www.stormmaintenance.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Full apprenticeship training and ongoing workplace support
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Practical experience across a broad range of property maintenance tasks
Supportive and friendly working environment
Potential pay increase after the first year, subject to performance and business requirements

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This apprenticeship provides a strong introduction to the property maintenance and construction sector.

Following successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into roles such as Property Maintenance Operative, Maintenance Technician, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative, Property Technician or Senior Maintenance Operative, depending on performance and business requirements.

Further specialist training may also be available in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, decorating or other building maintenance disciplines.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

apprenticeships@waltham.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051986.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm)