Location: Birmingham
Salary: £26,280 per annum
Working Hours: 8:00am - 17:00pm Monday-Friday (Including day release to college)
Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our team. In this role, you will support our maintenance team in delivering practical repair and upkeep services across residential and commercial properties.
You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in a wide range of maintenance tasks while completing a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification.
Duties:
- Assist with general maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, painting, decorating, and basic electrical repairs.
- Support the team in responding to repair requests and completing scheduled maintenance.
- Use hand and power tools safely and effectively under supervision.
- Prepare and maintain work areas, ensuring cleanliness and safety.
- Carry out planned, responsive or temporary repairs to buildings and their immediate surroundings to make buildings safe and secure for their occupants or clients
- Carry out minor tiling and flooring activities or repairs using a variety of materials, tools, adhesives, and sealants
- Deliver remedial painting and decorating works to a range of surfaces, ensuring the appropriate and safe use of compounds, materials, tools, and access equipment.
- Complete minor plastering/tape and joining repairs/refurbishment using appropriate materials and surface finishing techniques.
- Use Carpentry and Joinery skills to complete minor repairs or refurbishment to fixtures within and around properties, such as doors, windows, frames, worktops, ensuring associated fixtures and
- fittings are selected, installed, or repaired, and working correctly.
- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance, minor repairs, and replacement of building fabric record and report progress and any issues encountered during tasks.
- Ensure all tasks are carried out to the highest standard, in alignment with company values and quality expectations.
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to customer service.
- Attend off-the-job training (e.g., college, technical training provider) as part of your apprenticeship programme.
- Support the company’s goals by carrying out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the line manager.
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics, and ICT at Grade C/4 or above.
- Good problem-solving and practical skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic IT skills, including the use of mobile apps or digital documentation
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative, but understand level of responsibility within the team
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to interact with a wide range of people
- Ability to prioritise work and manage a number of tasks concurrently
- Be highly self-motivated
- Able to work well with others and accept guidance and feedback
- Willing to Travel
Other Factors:
This role offers the opportunity to undertake a Level 2 Property Operative Apprenticeship, a nationally recognised qualification that combines paid, hands-on work experience with structured learning and assessment.
The apprenticeship typically takes approximately 24 months to complete and is designed to equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become competent property maintenance operatives. It includes both on-the-job training and off-the-job study at college, one day a week.
Key Components of the Apprenticeship:
Core Knowledge:
- Principles of property maintenance and repair
- Health, safety, and environmental best practices relevant to property work
- Building construction basics and maintenance techniques
- Understanding of regulations and compliance in property upkeep
- Customer service and effective communication skills
Practical Skills:
- Carrying out general maintenance and repair tasks including plumbing, carpentry, decorating, and minor electrical work
- Safe and effective use of hand tools and power tools
- Preparing and maintaining work areas and materials
- Diagnosing and reporting faults or defects
- Working on a variety of property types, including residential and commercial
Behaviours:
- Reliability, integrity, and a strong work ethic
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to different tasks
- Ability to work well as part of a team and follow instructions
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work
- Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
- Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
- GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
- Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
- Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
- Bike To Work Scheme
- Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
- Dental scheme
- Access to health assessments
- Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries
