At Kido, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re deeply committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and care across all our nurseries as we continue to grow.
To support this mission, we are looking for a dedicated Handy Person- Apprentice to join our friendly and collaborative property team!
In this hands-on role, you’ll report to the Facilities Coordinator and become an integral part of a passionate property team that keeps our nursery environments safe, functional, and welcoming.
This role is designed for someone at the early stages of their trade career who is eager to learn and develop practical skills, alongside completing their L2 apprenticeship. You will gain experience across a variety of disciplines, including carpentry, plumbing, basic electrical work, painting, and general property maintenance, through real on-the-job learning while being supported by experienced team members.
You will work closely with your property team as well as build strong working
relationships with our nursery management teams. Your support will help them maintain high operational standards by ensuring their buildings, equipment, and facilities are in excellent condition. Your work will directly impact the daily experience of children, families and staff by helping create comfortable, safe, and beautifully maintained spaces.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the future of Kido. Through your dedication and growing expertise, you’ll help ensure our nurseries remain
high-quality, well-presented environments where children can thrive, staff can teach and care with confidence, and families feel welcomed and supported.
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Assist in general repair and maintenance tasks, including basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and minor electrical work.
- Carry out routine inspections of facilities, equipment, and property to identify maintenance needs.
- Support senior staff in diagnosing issues and determining appropriate repair methods.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment
- Help with the installation of fixtures, fittings and equipment as required.
- Load, unload and transport materials or tools to job sites.
- Follow safety procedures and comply with workplace health and safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate notes and documentation of completed tasks.
- Provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with clients, tenants and team members.
- Complete your Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship alongside the daily tasks of your role
About the Apprenticeship and Criteria
You will be enrolled on the Property Maintenance Operative (Level 2) Apprenticeship, a hands-on programme designed to help you develop practical skills across a range of property maintenance disciplines.
To be eligible:
- You must be at least 16 years old.
- Lived in the UK for over 3 years
- You should have GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, typically grade4/C or higher. If you don’t have these, you may still be accepted if you are willing to complete Functional Skills English and Maths as part of your apprenticeship.
The programme usually runs for around 24 months, followed by a short end-point assessment to qualify.
During your apprenticeship, you will also spend 20% of your time completing
off-the-job training. This means time set aside for learning and development that is separate from your day-to-day work tasks, helping you gain the full knowledge and skills required for the role.
Great if you also have
Previous experience in construction, facilities, or a similar trade (even
informally) is beneficial but not required.
Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety practices.
Interest in pursuing trade certifications or specialist skills (e.g., carpentry,
What you will bring
A positive attitude, a strong willingness to learn and the ability to follow
guidance.
A basic understanding of tools, equipment and everyday maintenance tasks
(plus plenty of enthusiasm to learn!).
Good problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
Comfortable with hands-on work, including lifting, carrying, climbing ladders
and working in different environments.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a
supportive team.
An entrepreneurial mindset with plenty of initiative and resilience.
Great communication skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities with calmness and confidence.
A flexible, positive attitude.
Have a full UK driving license- Your own vehicle to travel across London is a
must.
20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service- Your birthday off
- 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
- Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
- Free Staff Lunches
- Enhanced sick pay
- Annual performance-related pay increases
- Brilliant career progression opportunities
- Company awards and celebrations
- Access to a healthcare cash plan
- Early access to pay through the Hastee app
- Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
Safer Recruitment
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.
- If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.
Unlock – phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848
- Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.
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