Property Maintenance Operative Apprentice

AVT Services Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice with drive and an eagerness to learn new skills to join a growing ambitious team. You will be taught the use of specialist equipment and tools alongside communication and health & safety.

What you'll do

A normal day would include

Reporting to the project manager working as part of a team for installation of infrastructure the works include:

• Concrete works

• Installing fencing

• Understanding and installing earthing systems

• Working with steel including cable routing trunking and many other build tasks) on mobile telecoms network across a range of commercial sites

Other duties will include;

• Following all HS procedures at all times

• Working with experienced operatives and supporting them whilst learning the correct methodology for installation, reading drawings and developing your skills toolbox

• Following all reporting procedures at all times

• Undertaking a range of tasks including joinery, groundworks and steel installation

• Learn and understand the mobile telecoms facilities management processes and how the network passive infrastructure is managed and accessed

What you could go on to do

You can progress onto becoming qualified at level 3 or as a Site Supervisor.

How you will be supported

Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company.

What you could go on to do

Progress onto further construction related qualifications or move into site supervision or technical support.

How you will be supported

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for

• Any training you need to complete

• What the next steps will be

How you could get there

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

After the apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Willing to learn
• Willing to work outdoors
• Able to work away
• Smart
• Polite
• Reliable

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade A*-C/9-4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

About the employer

AVT Services are a professional construction and maintenance company, family owned and based in Wigan over 20 years ago. Operating throughout the UK on a range of projects. AVT Services are renowned locally for their family values, ethics, quality of work and excellent quality of service. Our highly skilled team have many years of experience across all trades within construction. Customer satisfaction is our aim, on time and on budget. This reflects in our current client list and frameworks we have been awarded. In some cases when we tender for projects, we are not the lowest by price, but we are awarded the work on merit of our reputation.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Property maintenance operative (level 2), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, hours TBC.
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £17,680 a year