We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. When you join the St Monica Trust, you’ll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more! Location: St Monica Trust Villages Salary: £10.87 Contract: Apprenticeship Grow Your Future Whilst Creating Beautiful Spaces Where People Flourish Start your career in property maintenance! Learn hands-on skills, earn while you learn, and build your future by helping to keep buildings safe, functional, and looking their best. No experience needed—just energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. This is your chance to work on real repairs and improvements, gain valuable experience, and take pride in keeping spaces in great shape. What You'll Be Doing Completion of all routine, planned and emergency maintenance and repair work. This can include plumbing, electrical, carpentry across all sites. To include; Maintain and secure a safe estates environment by reporting and recording any concerns including health and safety. Respond to site emergencies and coordinate the appropriate actions, which may require working flexibly. Provide a maintenance service for residents, colleagues and visitors, by either resolving their issue or directing them to the correct person, when necessary. Build strong relationships and work collaboratively with other functions/teams. Manage maintenance equipment, stock and re-order supplied when needed. What You'll Get In Return Joining St Monica Trust means becoming part of a values-led organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. Aside from your apprenticeship training, you'll also get: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Property Maintenance Level 2 Apprenticeship Training will take place both at your place of work and day release at South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College, Filton and Horizon Campus Support from your team, line manager and the apprentice Lead and apprenticeship provider While not guaranteed, the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position with St Monica Trust after completion of your apprenticeship The opportunity to develop your career with a well-established and high-profile employer in the South West What You'll Bring A genuine interest in working as a Maintenance Operative and developing your career Strong teamwork abilities and willingness to collaborate effectively with colleagues across all departments Adaptability and eagerness to learn new skills whilst adjusting to different tasks and environments Initiative and enthusiasm for taking on responsibilities whilst learning proactively Reliability, punctuality, and commitment to delivering excellent service Current, clean full driving licence or ability to travel efficiently across our villages We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will support you in developing your skills throughout the programme. Why This Role Is For You You'll develop professional skills whilst making a tangible difference in our vibrant communities. Working alongside experienced Maintenance Operatives who care deeply about their craft, you'll grow your expertise in an environment that values learning, innovation, and the meaningful impact you can make on residents' lives. Ready to Take the Next Step? Apply now! Additional information Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. Duties must be carried out in compliance with current UK GDPR and with St Monica Trust’s Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy. This role profile contains the principal accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the duties required to carry them out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and this means that any criminal conviction, including spent convictions, must be made known at the time of the application. If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk