Apprentice Maintenance Operative

Apprentice Maintenance Operative

Location: Nottingham, NG7 7NQ
Salary: £23,690 per annum plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday- Friday with on call as required between the hours of 08:00 -18:00.

Apprenticeship qualification to be achieved on completion: Property Maintenance Operative Standard, Level 2

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 gaining a recognised qualification. You’ll support experienced colleagues in delivering essential maintenance services that keep properties safe, compliant, and ready for use.

This is your opportunity to build a career with purpose. Through hands-on experience and structured learning at college, you’ll develop the skills needed to create a positive impact on communities. Your work will help ensure safe, well-maintained living environments – making a real difference to people’s day-to-day lives while setting you up for future growth.

What you’ll do as an Apprentice Maintenance Operative
You’ll be entrusted to:

• 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, ensuring properties are safe for occupants before work begins


• Follow all health and safety legislation and internal safety standards


• Assist with sourcing materials from approved suppliers and maintaining accurate records


• Remove and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring recycling where possible


• Provide updates on repair progress and highlight any delays to your manager

Does this sound like you?
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you have:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn both on the job and through college study


• An interest in property maintenance (experience is helpful but not essential)


• A valid UK driving licence and ability to travel within the region


• Strong teamwork skills and a proactive approach to supporting colleagues


• The ability to meet security clearance requirements, including enhanced background checks

Vetting and checks:
This role requires BPSS clearance, which involves identity verification, employment history, and criminal record checks to meet government security standards. An Occupational Health Questionnaire will also be required to ensure we can offer appropriate support for your wellbeing and performance.

Discover all you need to keep growing
We’re one of the top 1% of international employers, so you can have confidence you’ll be part of a highly supportive culture with leaders you can count on to help you achieve your goals. From mentoring and training to our focus on internal progression, we’re proud to offer clear development opportunities – and the support and tools to help you seize them.

What we offer

• Competitive salary


• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme


• An autonomous and supportive culture


• The chance to make a positive difference to public sector services

Let’s impact a better future, together. Apply today.

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application.  For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities.  Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.