At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our PropertyCare team and learn hands-on skills in property maintenance.
- Company: Gloucester City Homes, a community-focused organisation.
- Benefits: Gain a Level 2 qualification, practical experience, and mentoring from experts.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in trades with real-world experience and support.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 9-3 or A*-D) and a passion for learning.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
21 Month Fixed-Term Apprenticeship
Full Time 40 hours per week
College attendance: Gloucestershire College (day release from September 2026)
Closing Date: 5 July 2026
Assessment and interviews:
Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is looking for a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our PropertyCare team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced tradespeople, gain practical experience across multiple trades, and complete a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship. You'll help maintain and improve customers' homes, learning skills in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, decorating and general property maintenance. Working in both occupied and empty properties, you'll develop the knowledge, confidence and experience needed to build a successful career in the industry.
What you'll gain:
- A recognised Level 2 apprenticeship qualification
- Hands-on experience across a range of trades
- Support and mentoring from experienced colleagues
- Day-release study at Gloucestershire College from September 2026
- The opportunity to develop into a skilled Multi-Trade Operative
What we're looking for:
- Interested in a career in property maintenance or the trades
- Reliable, hardworking and keen to develop new skills
- Comfortable working as part of a team
- Committed to health and safety
- Able to communicate well with customers and colleagues
- Confident using basic IT, tablets or mobile devices
Essential qualifications:
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 9-3 or A*-D
Why join GCH?
We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work. We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.
GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Apprentice - Property Maintenance Operative in Gloucester employer: GLOUCESTER CITY HOMES
Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its apprentices within a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice, you will benefit from hands-on experience across various trades, mentorship from skilled professionals, and the opportunity to study at Gloucestershire College, all while contributing to the improvement of local homes. GCH fosters a family-friendly culture that values diversity and encourages every team member to thrive.
