Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship in Redditch at Oakland International

Salary£12,480 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationRedditch
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes7 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts14 Nov 2026
Hours30 a week
Duration2 Years

Job description

Summary

As an Apprentice, you will support the upkeep
and presentation of the Oakland International site, ensuring it remains a safe and professional working environment for employees, customers and visitors. You will learn practical
maintenance skills while assisting with
building maintenance, facilities
management and improvements.

What you will do at work

Assist with maintaining the internal and external appearance of the site.

Support routine building maintenance.

Clean and maintain evaporator fans, refrigeration units and other facility equipment.

Carry out basic plumbing repairs including toilet maintenance and minor pipework repairs.

Assist with cleaning blocked drains and sewage systems safely using appropriate equipment and procedures.

Complete painting, decorating and minor carpentry tasks.  

 

Training

The apprentice will train one day as week at either Redditch or Worcester campus. 

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English (4) – essential

About this employer

Oakland International is a multi-award-winning, family-owned business operating across the UK and Ireland, specialising in temperature-controlled logistics UK and integrated food logistics UK solutions.

After this apprenticeship

A Maintenance Apprenticeship provides a broad range of practical skills in maintaining buildings,
equipment, and workplace infrastructure. Successful completion can lead to a variety of
rewarding career opportunities within the business.

Employer

Oakland International

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Training provider

Training provider
Heart of Worcestershire College
Training course
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Working pattern
Monday to Friday - 7 hours per day with 1 hour lunch break exact start and finish times to be discussed with the applicant

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

Seafield Lane
Beoley
Redditch, West Midlands
B98 9DB
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