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Property Maintenance Apprentice

Orwell Housing Association Ltd · Ipswich · posted 21 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 August 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

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.

Your training

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

Where it leads

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).

About Orwell Housing Association Ltd

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.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Crane Hill Lodge, 325 London Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0BE

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