Property Maintenance Apprentice

At Rydon we are proud to support Apprenticeships and we are currently seeking to recruit a Property Maintenance Trainee / Apprentice to work on a contract we have with the South East Coast Ambulance Service in Surrey. We provide responsive day to day repairs and planned maintenance services across ambulance stations, make ready centres and community out post centres. Please note as there is travel involved a full UK driving licence is required. We have an office in Epsom but you will not be office based and will be learning on the job with a member of our team. The College is located in Redhill.

Rydon's apprentice scheme allows for you to earn whilst you learn - it's a great scheme to pick up new practical skills whilst developing a formal, recognised qualification. Furthermore, Rydon will pay your college/further education fees and help you in securing a qualification whilst working in your chosen field.

Rydon provides a range of expert maintenance services to domestic property and commercial buildings in the social housing, health and social care sectors. We look after over 35,000 homes for registered providers and several hundred buildings across 20 NHS Trusts throughout the country. We ensure properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for purpose, using the latest technology to ensure repairs are completed promptly.

So how does the apprenticeship scheme work?

As an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative you will learn all about what it takes to make sure properties are maintained to a high and safe standard. You will be assigned a mentor, who will work with you to develop your on the job experience. You will work directly within one of our teams, learning Rydon's approach to property maintenance. At the same time, you will study part time (usually on a day release to college basis) and your mentor will support you in your college/further education through providing advice practical tips to help you succeed in attaining an industry recognised qualification and a long term career at Rydon.

You will learn a wide range of trade skills such as Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Tiling, Decorating, minor Electrical work and appropriate health and safety training. Along the way you will develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours you will need to carry out general maintenance, provide excellent customer service, to working with external contractors and providing first response to fault finding.

Your learning journey is in your hands and Rydon will work with you to provide some of the industry's best on the job training and development - you're in great hands

At the end of the Apprenticeship, you will gain a Level 2 accreditation as a Property Maintenance Operative. Additionally, you may then have the opportunity to continue your learning and specialise in a further relevant trade qualification.

Experience Required

To be considered for this exciting opportunity;

• You will need to have a minimum of GCSE (grade C / Level 2 or above) in Maths and English. Candidates without this will still be considered but will need to pass a functional skills test in maths and English to be able to complete the apprenticeship.
• You will need to have a full UK driving licence

In addition you'll need to be inquisitive by nature, be confident and happy to work with lots of different people and be looking for a long term career in property maintenance .

If this sounds like you, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page to be redirected to our dedicated careers page to complete your application.

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