Salary
National Minimum Wage
Location
LE4 2BF
Job Overview
The apprenticeship fixed‑term contract is for 3 years; the qualification itself typically takes around 24 months to complete. Once you achieve the qualification and successfully complete your End Point Assessment, you may be able to progress into a qualified role sooner, subject to business need and successful performance.
During the 3 year apprenticeship, you’ll work in vacant properties that need repair, rebuilds to make properties suitable for new tenants or work within in a customer’s home. You’ll undertake a range of multi trade tasks including groundworks, as well as plastering, plumbing, and bricklaying. You’ll work closely with tenants and leaseholders when doing repairs and maintenance, providing advice and guidance to customers ensuring that they are kept informed of progress.
You will spend some of your apprenticeship studying 1 day a week at Leicester College. There you will learn the theory behind your new skills which will enable you to put them into practice in the workplace thereafter. Additionally, you will be supported in completing coursework or preparing for any exams.
You will work closely with tenants and leaseholders when undertaking repairs and maintenance at various properties. You will provide advice & guidance, with the support of the team, to customers ensuring that they are kept informed of progress. Your working environment may sometimes be cramped, at height and outdoors in all weathers, at all times of the year.
Skills and Qualifications required
Ideally, you’ll have experience in house maintenance or improvement, gained through employment, work experience, voluntary work, home D.I.Y, school, or college courses. With some literacy and numeracy skills, you’ll be able to prove your commitment to undergo a course of study and training up to and including apprentice Level 2. You’ll be able to demonstrate mechanical reasoning, and practical abilities in relation to building and maintenance activities. Striving towards providing the best possible customer service, you’ll be committed to producing work of a high quality. With the ability to work as part of a team, you’ll be able to use your own initiative and take the lead when circumstances arise. Self-motivated, you’ll be able to manage time effectively and meet work deadlines. You’ll have a genuine determination and a keen willingness to learn, as well as passion and drive to aspire to be an excellent Craft Operative.
Hours per week
Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week
Closing Date
07/04/2026
Website
Apply for the job by visiting https://jobs.leicester.gov.uk/find-job/search-jobs?dept=Early+Careers%2C+Apprentices+and+Graduates
Apply
Apply for the job by emailing your CV + covering letter to N/A