Location
London West Neighbourhood, including Brent, Harrow, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Reading, Basingstoke, with occasional travel to parts of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Hours
40 hours per week

Salary
£25,466 per annum

About the Role
London and Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) is seeking four Apprentice Property Maintenance Operatives to join our maintenance team and gain experience across multiple trades. This 2.5-year fixed term apprenticeship offers a Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative qualification and hands-on experience carrying out routine maintenance, minor planned and responsive repair works to L&Q housing stock throughout the West Neighbourhood.

You will receive comprehensive training and support from managers, mentors, and experienced colleagues to develop skills in carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, brick and block work, external works, tiling, painting, and decorating. The role involves working under instruction and supervision with the aim of eventually taking responsibility for your own work within your assessed abilities.

L&Q is committed to providing a supportive and values-led environment, placing apprentices in locations convenient for travel. This role is ideal for those looking to start a new career path with a respected organisation that invests in your development and offers a full suite of benefits including holiday entitlement, pension scheme, employee assistance programme, and life assurance.

Assessment Centre and Interview will be held on 7th October 2025 at our Slough Office, London. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close earlier than the stated date. Previous applicants who were regretted within 12 weeks are not eligible to apply.

Experience
No previous experience is required. This apprenticeship is designed to help you start your career regardless of background.

About you
- Enthusiastic and motivated with a positive attitude towards learning and working within a busy maintenance team.
- Desire to deliver high quality, customer-focused work with a right-first-time approach.
- Willingness to study and gain a qualification while developing new skills.
- Ability to use initiative, work independently, and be a good team player.
- Good problem-solving skills and responsible attitude.
- Interest in working within a diverse, forward-thinking environment serving diverse customers.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable using electronic media such as PDA, email, and IT systems.
- Flexible and organised approach to work.

Qualifications
- Ideally GCSEs in English and Maths, Grade C / Grade 4 or above.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK and have valid residency status for apprenticeship funding (typically UK residency for at least 3 years prior to start).
- Applicants who have completed or partially completed Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Carpentry, Site Carpentry, or Joinery are not eligible due to apprenticeship funding restrictions.
- A full UK Driving Licence is not required to apply but will be necessary for progression to a Trainee position after completion.