Property maintenance operative
Level 2 · IntermediateConstruction and the built environment 2 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This Level 2 apprenticeship trains you in the broad range of practical skills needed to maintain residential or commercial properties, carrying out repairs and minor works across plumbing, electrical, joinery, painting, and decorating. You will be the first port of call for property faults and maintenance requests. It can lead to specialist trade apprenticeships, facilities management, or property maintenance supervisor roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Basic plumbing repairs including replacing taps, washers, and fixing leaks
Electrical maintenance within legal limits including replacing sockets and light fittings
Carpentry and joinery repairs including doors, locks, and skirting boards
Painting and decorating to a neat, professional standard
Health and safety in maintenance including working at height and COSHH
Diagnosing property faults and deciding when to escalate to specialists
Maintaining maintenance records and completing job completion reports
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Respond to maintenance requests and carry out fault diagnosis in properties
Complete minor plumbing repairs including fixing leaks and replacing components
Carry out basic electrical repairs such as replacing fittings and switches safely
Repair and adjust doors, windows, locks, and joinery in residential properties
Paint and decorate internal and external areas to a good finish
Log completed jobs and report any issues requiring specialist trade input
Carry out planned maintenance checks and report on property condition
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 2 (Intermediate) - roughly GCSE level. Often open with few or no formal qualifications - a strong first step. Some employers ask for a couple of GCSEs.
What’s next: Typically leads on to a Level 3 (Advanced) apprenticeship.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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