Multiskilled Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprentice
Ref: 165465
Salary: £24,521 p.a. plus benefits
37 hours per week
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
The Council Operations Department currently employs over 500 people and provides services to all residents across Swindon, including over 10,000 of our own properties.
We now have apprenticeship opportunities available for enthusiastic people who are keen to get started in their career.
This is a fixed term contract in accordance with the length of the apprenticeship.
You will need:
- Minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including maths and English
- Good communication skills – both written and verbal
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- A flexible approach to work
- A professional approach and presentable in appearance
- Ability to learn and to apply knowledge in a practical setting
- Willingness to learn to drive - hold at least a provisional driving licence, or will obtain a provisional driving licence upon appointment
- Can demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Carry out repairs to the fabric of the building for example walls doors, doorframes, skirting boards or plaster damage to internal walls.
- Understand the importance of customer service
- Demonstrate and understand the control of resources and stock
- To attain apprenticeship level 2 in Property Maintenance
The successful candidate will;
- Have a passion for learning
- Some experience of dealing with the public
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
- Shows a basic understanding of the work of the relevant trade
- Understand the importance of customer service
You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act “for the effective performance of a customer-facing role”).
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
For further information about the role please contact Neil Woollard, Voids Manager, Operations at [email protected].
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 14 July 2026
