Property Maintenance Apprentice

Salary: 15,643.20

What You’ll Be Doing

At Mitie, we’re proud to have over 5,000 technical services engineering colleagues delivering excellence across the UK. This role will be based at Mitie on the Sandwell Schools contract. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with strong practical abilities, particularly in DIY, maintenance, and the repair or restoration of items. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to develop hands‑on technical skills within a professional facilities environment, supporting both personal growth and long‑term career development.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Developing core skills to carry out routine maintenance and minor planned and reactive repairs
• Using a broad range of trade skills including carpentry, joinery, basic plumbing, plastering, brickwork, and decorating
• Supporting general site maintenance across school environments
• Working alongside experienced colleagues to build practical, on-the-job knowledge
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards at all times

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 qualification which normally runs for 18 months. You will be fully supported by GLP Training with 1‑2‑1 advice and support, e‑learning materials, and a team of experts. You will attend GLP Training Centre’s in Worcester every 3 months for 2‑3 days, with all travel expenses and accommodation covered.

To Succeed As a Mitie Apprentice, You’ll Need:

• A keen interest in your chosen field.
• The ability to think critically and find solutions.
• Dedication to completing your apprenticeship and growing with Mitie.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 4‑9 or equivalent) or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A‑C). Certificates must be provided at the interview stage.

Mitie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Regulated Activity Disclaimer: It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. vulnerable adults, children or both). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Mitie is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.