Introduction
Start your career in property maintenance with Cheltenham Borough Council. You’ll learn a range of practical trades, including carpentry, bricklaying and roofing, while working alongside experienced colleagues. You’ll combine hands‑on experience with one day a week at Gloucestershire College.
About the Employer
Cheltenham Borough Council is a local authority serving the people, communities and businesses of Cheltenham. We provide a wide range of essential services, from housing, to planning, environmental services and maintaining our buildings and public spaces.
We’re committed to making Cheltenham a great place to live, work and visit, and our people play an important part in delivering high-quality services for our communities. As an employer, we’re passionate about developing our people and providing opportunities to learn, grow and build rewarding careers in local government.
What You'll Do
- Work alongside an experienced mentor to carry out repairs and maintenance in domestic properties
- Learn and develop practical skills across carpentry, bricklaying and roofing repairs
- Help identify faults and learn how to choose the right approach to repairs
- Support larger projects, including kitchen fitting and the installation of fire‑rated doors
- Learn to complete work safely, efficiently and to a high‑quality standard, providing a good service to our customers
- Attend Gloucestershire College one day per week during term time and complete the learning required for your apprenticeship
Training Outcome
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 1
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 1
Course Information
Course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Construction and the built environment
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months
Number of Positions Available: 3
Training Provider: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
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Contact Details:
Cheltenham Borough Council Recruitment Team
