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Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative

Eastern Learning Alliance · Cambridge · posted 13 July 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Starts
6 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
2

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  • Assist with planned and reactive maintenance activities across Trust sites
  • Carry out routine inspections of buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment
  • Identify defects and report maintenance requirements
  • Assist in plumbing inspections, water isolation, repairs to taps, traps and associated fittings
  • Support repairs to waste systems and clearing blockages
  • Inspect, adjust and repair doors, windows and associated fittings
  • Assist with glazing bead replacement and minor joinery repairs
  • Prepare surfaces and carry out painting and decorating works
  • Apply caulk and frame sealants
  • Assist with plasterboard, plastering and tiling repairs
  • Support school site teams with day-to-day maintenance tasks
  • Assist with classroom moves, furniture installation and holiday maintenance programmes
  • Support contractors working on Trust premises
  • Follow Trust Health and Safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
  • Complete and log compliance checks through portal

Your training

You'll enjoy the best of both worlds—attending Cambridge Regional College one day a week to develop your knowledge and skills, while spending the rest of your time applying what you learn in a real working environment at Eastern Learning Alliance.

Where it leads

Successful apprentices will have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge within the company, with potential career progression to a permenant Site Officer role and further advancement opportunities.

About Eastern Learning Alliance

We are an innovative and exciting family of schools based in the east of England who work together to achieve excellent outcomes for all our students.

We know that great schools hold the power to transform whole communities, and are committed to providing an exceptional school experience to every student. All our work centres around our core ELA Values: Education; Inclusivity; Experience; Collaboration.

Things to consider

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 3/D) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 3/D) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY

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