Multi-Trade Maintenance Operative Apprentice
Think Sevenoaks District Council is just about local services? Think again.
Our Commercial & Property team is all about keeping our places running, from housing and offices to community facilities, making sure our spaces are safe, efficient, and built to last.
As a Multi-Trade Maintenance Operative Apprentice, you’ll be a key part of this, keeping essential spaces running, learning on the job, and making a genuine difference in your community. Sounds like something you’d be proud of? We’d love to hear from you.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
We’re looking for a motivated and practical person to join us as a Multi-Trade Maintenance Operative Apprentice, working across our housing and corporate properties, all while completing your Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship at London South East Colleges (Holly Hill Campus).
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and learning multiple trade skills. You’ll be based at our Sevenoaks offices, working with experienced colleagues who’ll support and mentor you every step of the way.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting a wide range of maintenance, repair and minor works activities across our buildings and housing stock
- Assisting with statutory compliance checks to keep buildings safe and operational
- Ordering and handling materials appropriately for each job
- Preparing risk assessments and learning how to write work estimates
- Participating in PAT testing and learning how to complete and log safety inspections
- Attending college one day a week (training days are 1 day per week, term time only)
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
- A full UK driving licence
- Maths and English or equivalent qualifications
- A hands-on, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Good problem-solving skills and an adaptable approach
- Ability to work well in a team and take initiative when needed
What’s in it for you
You’ll gain qualifications, practical experience, and confidence, all while playing your part in maintaining the buildings and spaces that matter most in our district.
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation, which highlights our passion for supporting people, developing talent, and working in a collaborative and innovative way.
Other benefits include:
- Enhanced annual leave of 24 days (excluding bank holidays)
- Additional leave after 5 years of service
- Extra Christmas closure day
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free parking
- Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel days out and more, Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT
- Access to the BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, a free, 24/7, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service
Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Detlev Munster, Strategic Head – Commercial and Property on 01732227099
Best chance of being shortlisted
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 9 July 2025, 10 am
Interview date: 16 July 2025