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Salary: 15,643.20

Ready to turn your potential into something extraordinary?  

At Mitie, we're the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We're here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support. 

Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary – all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet. 

We're proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprentice Employers in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures – for you, for our communities, and for our world. 

What You'll Be Doing 

At Mitie, we're proud to have over 5,000 technical services engineering colleagues delivering excellence across the UK. The 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.

As an Apprentice Property Maintenance Operative, you'll play a key role in maintaining safe, functional, and welcoming environments across our school sites. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. 

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 our partnered training provider, GLP Training, to achieve this qualification by having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice. As part of your training, you will attend GLP Training Centre's in Worcester every 3 months for 2-3 days. All travel expenses and accommodation will be covered for you to attend this training.  

Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover! 

Could you be our next Apprentice?

We're searching for ambitious, driven individuals who are excited about learning and ready to take on new challenges.

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.

No prior experience? No problem! If you're enthusiastic and ready to learn, we'll give you all the tools you need to succeed.

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.

If you are working in regulated activity please note that you are subject to the following:

• 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.