Serco Plc
Apprentice Maintenance Operative
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Apprentice Maintenance Operative
Location: Nottingham, NG7 7NQ Salary: £23,690 per annum plus excellent benefits Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Monday–Friday, with on-call availability (08:00–18:00 as required)
Apprenticeship Qualification
On completion: Property Maintenance Operative Standard, Level 2
About the Role
Ready to impact a better future? As an Apprentice Maintenance Operative in our Justice and Immigration AASC MEE team, you’ll learn the fundamentals of property maintenance while earning a recognised qualification.
You’ll support experienced colleagues in delivering essential maintenance services, ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and ready for use. This role offers hands-on experience combined with structured college study, equipping you with the skills to create a meaningful difference in the community.
By upholding high standards in property condition, your work will directly improve day-to-day living environments—making an instant and lasting impact while helping you build a fulfilling long-term career.
Responsibilities
You’ll be entrusted with the following key tasks:
- Support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance across a designated property portfolio
- Carry out basic repairs, cosmetic works, and garden maintenance under supervision
- Identify and report hazards to ensure properties are safe for occupants prior to work
- Comply with all health and safety legislation and internal safety standards
- Assist with sourcing materials from approved suppliers and maintaining accurate records
- Properly dispose of waste, maximising recycling where possible
- Provide regular updates on repair progress and raise any delays to your manager
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Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should possess:
- A positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn—both through formal study and on-the-job training
- An interest in property maintenance (no prior experience is required)
- A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel within the region
- Strong teamwork skills and a proactive approach to supporting colleagues
- Ability to meet security clearance requirements, including an enhanced background check
- Ability to become BPSS-approved to meet government security standards (prior criminal convictions may restrict eligibility)
Vetting & Checks
Before starting, you’ll undergo government-mandated checks:
- BPSS clearance (identity verification, employment history, criminal record screening)
- An Occupational Health Questionnaire for wellbeing assessment
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Benefits
Growth Opportunities
As a top 1% international employer, we’re proud to provide:
- Mentoring and training programs to guide your development
- Clear internal progression pathways with real opportunities to advance
- A supportive workplace culture where leadership is invested in your success
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £23,690 + benefits
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Autonomous yet supportive environment
- The chance to make a positive difference in public sector services
Let’s Impact a Better Future, Together
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✏️ Note for all Serco employees: Your current line manager must be aware of your application.
For confidential enquiries, please contact MyHR.
Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and fully committed to:
- Employing and retaining people with disabilities
- Offering interview opportunities to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria
For help with your application, contact 0345 010 4000.
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