Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) Property Maintenance Operative
Role overview
Property Maintenance Operatives keep buildings safe, efficient, and in good working order across housing, education, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and commercial settings.
Apprentices develop a broad range of practical trade skills to carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and improvements to internal and external areas of properties.
You’ll learn how to:
- Carry out general repairs using carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting, and basic electrical skills
- Diagnose and fix minor faults safely and efficiently
- Maintain external areas such as drainage, brickwork, glazing, fencing, and pathways Use hand and power tools correctly and work to building regulations
• Record, report, and communicate maintenance information using digital tools
- Support sustainability by reducing waste and improving energy performance
Where can you work?
Property Maintenance Operatives are employed across:
- Housing associations and local authorities
- Schools, colleges, and universities Hospitals and care settings
- Hotels, retail, and leisure facilities Commercial and private estates
This pathway builds adaptable, multi-skilled professionals who keep buildings safe, sustainable, and operational year-round.
Progression opportunities
After completing this Apprenticeship, learners can progress onto the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Maintenance or Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship.
With experience, roles may include Facilities Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, or Estates Technician, supporting larger property portfolios or specialist areas such as compliance, energy management, or refurbishment.
