Property Maintenance Apprentice

At Orwell, our values of People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and
Effective (P.A.C.E.) are at the heart of everything we do, and we're
looking for someone who shares those values.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

To assist in the day-to-day work of the team. To be fully conversant in Orwell’s system for prioritising repairs and to assist in ensuring works orders are within the specified completion timescales. To study for a recognised qualification. To comply with Orwell’s Health & Safety policy, and to carry out
activities in a safe manner. To liaise daily with the logistics team regards diary commitments for each day. To actively engage in learning how to use equipment required
correctly and safely such as hand tools, power tools and any other equipment as required.

Training:
The learner will be studying the Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification. Day release to West Suffolk College.

Training Outcome:

If at time of completion of apprenticeship an opportunity is available
for a Multiskilled Craftsperson or Multiskilled Tradesperson, the
apprentice would be encouraged to apply and go through the
selection process (please note an offer is not guaranteed and will
depend on the opportunities available at the time).

Employer Description:

Orwell is an housing association with around 4500 properties. Our job
within the repairs department is to carry out any repairs that our
needed within these. We have around 25 people in the repairs team
ranging from operatives, laborers and apprentices.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative