Property Maintenance Apprentice (Level 2) UK

Murphy Group; Ollerton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction company is looking for a Property Maintenance Apprentice in Ollerton. This role involves learning essential skills in joinery, plumbing, and painting while maintaining site accommodation units. Candidates should have GCSE Maths and English (A*-D) or equivalent, be ready to learn, and possess a positive attitude. The apprenticeship offers practical skills in a supportive environment, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Ready to learn and maintain a positive mindset.
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and maintaining site accommodation units.
• Carrying out basic joinery tasks.
• Performing basic plumbing repairs.
• Assisting with plasterboard repairs.
• Painting and finishing interiors.
• Responding to maintenance requests.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

Painting and decorating

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grade A*-D / 3-9 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Property Maintenance Apprentice (Level 2) – UK

Location: Plant depot in Ollerton. Start date: September 2026.

About Us

Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, providing better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. Murphy employs more than 4,300 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.

Role

Property Maintenance Apprentice Operative: you will learn how to keep temporary modular buildings in excellent condition by carrying out essential repairs and maintenance. You will gain practical skills in joinery, plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to develop a broad range of construction skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and maintaining site accommodation units to ensure they are safe and functional.
• Carrying out basic joinery tasks such as fitting doors, windows, kitchen units and fixtures.
• Performing basic plumbing repairs on sinks, toilets and showers.
• Assisting with plasterboard and patch repairs to walls and ceilings.
• Painting and finishing interiors to maintain a professional and consistent end product.
• Responding to maintenance requests and supporting senior operatives with complex tasks.

Skills You Will Learn

• Fundamentals of joinery, including measuring, cutting and fitting components.
• Plumbing basics such as pipework, fittings and leak repairs.
• Plasterboarding techniques for walls and ceilings.
• Fundamental painting and finishing methods for different surfaces.
• Safe use of tools, equipment and personal protective gear.
• Problem-solving and planning maintenance tasks effectively.

What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship?

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A*-D / 3-9 (or equivalent).
• You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude!
• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship.

Values

• One Family, One Team, One Murphy
• Always Deliver
• Respect, Integrity & Accountability
• Never Harm
• Continually Improve

Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process consists of two stages:

1. Initial application (If you don’t have your own CV yet, please upload a document that tells us a little about who you are, what you have studied and why you are interested in this apprenticeship).
2. In-person interview

It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch [e-mail].

Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

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