Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

Ensure that there is no hazard to users of the property and check all relevant property reports before undertaking works in the properties, e.g. asbestos, potentially dangerous persons, structural reports. Any hazards report to line manager or supervisor.
- Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and the relevant Serco safety standards when on duty
- Purchase materials from approved Serco suppliers, as per internal processes and agreements and ensure all documentation relating to materials is kept in order to reconcile transactions and tasks
- Remove all waste from properties when in attendance and ensure that it is recycled, where possible, or disposed of as per local regulations.
- Safely isolates electrical, electronic and emergency systems
- Report electrical faults
- Perform fault diagnostics for plumbing and drainage repairs
- Minor repairs within water, environmental and energy management systems
- Minor repairs in carpentry and joinery
- Refurbishments to fixtures within and around properties
- Minor plastering repairs
- Carry out painting and decorating works
- Minor tiling and flooring repairs, You will be subject to security screening before the final offer of employment is made
The role is physical and there will be a requirement to be mobile for most of the working period.
You will be subject to online assessments as part of the assessment process
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office.

We are looking for somebody who is, enthusiastic, confident, determined and hardworking and who is happy to constantly learn and develop new skills with an interest in Property Maintenance. You will be proactive, resourceful and efficient with a can-do attitude and committed to Serco's Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride. The ideal candidate will have GCSE'S grades A
- to C (or 9 to 4 in the new grading system) in Maths and English or the acceptable equivalent.
A driver's license is required for the role, as you will be asked to drive within the region and occasionally within the UK, however the van is provided.
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Office located: Brook House, Perimeter Rd South, Lowfield Heath, Gatwick, RH6 0PQ
Working Week: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hour shifts between 08:00 - 16:30
Salary: £18,299.00
- £20,000Apprenticeship Qualification: Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative
Expected Apprenticeship Duration: 24 Months on going

This role does require a Full UK Driving Licence

Looking to kickstart your career in property maintenance?, By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.