Apprentice - Property Maintenance Ops Level 2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Apprentice - Property Maintenance Operative Level 2
Fixed term contract for 24 months
London
Starting salary year 1: £ 21,964.80
40 Hours per week
Are you looking for your next step or a change in your career?
Our Apprenticeship Programme offers hands-on experience while you work towards a recognised qualification in partnership with our trusted training provider, Grey Seal.
This role combines remote learning with on-site practical training, including working in a mobile van, giving you a great balance of theory and real-world experience.
You’ll work towards an Apprenticeship in Property Maintenance. This will lead to an Apprenticeship Standard Property Maintenance Operative - Level 2 nationally recognised qualification at the end. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!
What will you do?
You will work within the team in the Ely region. This opportunity will give you a chance to earn valuable practical experience in Property Maintenanceand enable you to learn the customer service skills needed to build a career in the industry.
What skills and abilities do I need to have?
We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.
On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;
- A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent to), including Maths and English
- Good practical and problem-solving skills
- Enjoy getting stuck into physical work
- Hold or on track to hold a full valid UK driving licence, in order to drive a company van on completion
Why work for us?
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Ready to join us?
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
- Life Assurance
- Employee Volunteering scheme
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
Closing Date:20 October 2026
As part of the application process, your details will be shared with the training provider who may contact you to complete a further application. Both applications will form part of our overall application review process.
Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you-[email protected]
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Check out our Apprentice page to find the process, apprentice stories, FAQ’s and much more-Apprenticeships | Sanctuary
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.