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Property Maintenance Apprentice

Simmons Bakers Ltd · Hatfield · posted 27 October 2026

Wage
£24,862 a year
Hours
42.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Starts
23 November 2026
Closing date
13 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Help carry out planned preventive maintenance on bakery equipment, including ovens, provers, mixers, conveyors and refrigeration.
  • Assist with routine checks and servicing of shop equipment, fixtures and fittings.
  • Keep accurate maintenance records, job sheets and asset logs.
  • Support engineers responding to breakdowns at the bakery and shops, helping restore equipment quickly to minimise lost production and trading.
  • Help diagnose faults and learn safe repair techniques.
  • Site refits, projects, refurbishments and new store fit-outs.
  • Help with installation of new equipment.
  • Carry out minor planned and responsive repairs using a broad range of trade skills: carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, brick and block work, tiling, painting and decorating.
  • Help maintain and repair the outside of our sites, including drainage, brick and blockwork, glazing, fencing and groundworks.
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times, including safe isolation, lock-out/tag-out and permit-to-work systems.
  • Work to food safety and hygiene standards in production and retail areas.
  • Look after tools, van and workshop, and help manage spares and stock.
  • Drive between sites as required.

Your training

Working towards completing Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship Standard. Work based learning with attendance at Hertford Regional College, Broxbourne campus one day per week.

Where it leads

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

About Simmons Bakers Ltd

Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes.

Things to consider

Applicants need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence. Be physically able to carry out practical work, including lifting, working at height and working outdoors in all weathers.

Occasional weekend work or evening during special events.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingInitiativePhysical fitnessFlexabilityReliablePunctualWilling to learn

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 1-9) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 1-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 126 Great North Road, Hatfield, AL9 5JN

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