Multi-Skilled Operative Apprentice – Level 2

Pave Aways Ltd are recruiting 2 Multi-Skilled Operative Apprentices. The apprenticeships are open not just to school/college leavers but also the perfect opportunity for anyone considering a career change.

Pave Aways Ltd are an award-winning construction company with a reputation for excellence, working across Shropshire, Mid Wales, Cheshire, Staffordshire and beyond.

We are dedicated to building a better future in the communities where we work and recently gained the prestigious Investors in People accreditation.

As a Multi-Skilled Operative Apprentice, you will work on-site (under the guidance of a mentor). The apprenticeship will last 24 months, and you will attend college 1 day a week to work towards a Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 apprenticeship standard.

The location of sites will vary, possibly from week to week. This will generally be in the Shropshire area.

Candidate requirements
Skills required	Personal qualities	Qualifications required
·         Good timekeeping ·         Attention to detail ·         Problem solving skills	·         Initiative ·         Communication skills ·         Team working	·         Maths & English (GCSE L4/C or Functional Skills L2)

 

A full driving licence is essential, as they will need to be able to travel to different sites.

Breakdown of hours for each day: 40 hours per week, salary to be confirmed

Mon-Thurs  7.30am – 4.30pm  

Mid-Morning Break 10am-10.20am

Lunch Break  Monday – Thursday 1-1.30pm

Friday 7.30am – 3.30pm

Mid-Morning Break 10am-10.20am

Lunch Break – 20 mins

 

Polo shirts, t-shirts and jackets provided, PPE all provided. Steel cap boots £100 per year reimbursement. Upon completion of 3-month probation, you can claim back £300 towards tools.

 

What you will do in your working day

The successful applicant will be trained under the guidance of their mentor to perform the below duties on site:

• Conduct routine maintenance tasks
• Carry out minor planned and responsive repair works to a high quality
• Report faults and defects to others as necessary
• Create a safe working environment following health and safety guidance

This list is not fully extensive and the successful applicant may be expected to undertake additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by management.

The training you will be getting

• The successful applicant will first work towards the Property Maintenance Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
• The Apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals required to conduct the general day-to-day maintenance required to keep a range of properties in a good state of repair.
• The programme is delivered using a blend of on-line, anytime learning and expert-led classroom training covering core topics. This is an ideal start for aspiring carpenters looking to take the first step in their careers.
• Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours – Learners and employers will have a range of options to select from that cover each knowledge module of the apprenticeship standard.
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required – These provide practical skills to help gain the most out of work, education and everyday life.

 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• For the right person, there will be a full-time opportunity for the apprentice.

 

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering interviews to any candidate with a disability, who meets the criteria for the role.

 

To apply for this opportunity, send Sabrina (Sabrina.davies@paveaways.co.uk) your CV and a cover letter detailing why you would like to pursue this apprenticeship