Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative - Advance Northumberland
Pubblicato il 04-10-2026 - Advance Northumberland in Vinadio
Apprentice Grounds Maintenance Operative Maintenance
Who are we?
We are a diverse property and investment company who deliver opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council. We collaborate with stakeholders and partners to deliver positive physical and economic development and focus on the needs and aspirations of the county.
We have the recognition of being a Real Living Wage Employer, and other awards such as our Ambassador Status with the NECA Shine award, and the Ambassador Status for the Better Health at Work Award.
Advance Northumberland has a number of different divisions - Ascent Homes, Investments, Homes, Projects, our Commercial team and a relatively new division of Sustainability and BNG. All of these are supported by our Corporate Services team.
Homes
Homes offer an outstanding range of quality, affordable homes to rent in Northumberland. We are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and offer accessibility and security for those wanting to rent.
Statistics show that 97% satisfaction with the repairs provision. 100% satisfaction with the overall letting experience, and 97% satisfaction with the condition of the property.
Our in-house maintenance team supports the team with repairs and maintenance to a wide variety of commercial and residential properties, providing excellent customer service in all activities, whilst ensuring health and safety standards are maintained.
Ascent Homes
Ascent Homes is an agile developer buying, developing, delivering, and selling across a wide range of projects both new build and refurbishment.
Projects
Our Project team are a critical component of the company’s unique mix of skills. The team manage the delivery of projects across the county.
The team are working on £34.5 million projects that are currently in construction, £76.5 million projects in the development stage, and have created over 700 construction jobs in development. Recent projects that have been delivered are Morpeth and Berwick Leisure Centres, The Market Pavillion in Blyth and Bedlington town centre.
Commercial
The commercial team have a diverse portfolio of quality business accommodation to rent, including industrial units, offices, business parks, and fully managed workspaces. Currently, we have a 96% occupancy rate, 100% statutory compliance, £148 million portfolio asset value, and over 600 businesses operating from our properties.
Investments
Our investments team are the regeneration vehicle to deliver physical regeneration through Northumberland. We contribute significantly to the profit of the property and development portfolios, working with the Advance Northumberland Project team to deliver on significant projects in Northumberland.
One of our major investment sites is the Northumberland Energy Park, which is home to JDR’s cable factory.
Advance Green Futures
Our newly formed Ecology and Sustainability team is responsible for creating and managing the third largest habitat bank in the country, as well as ensuring that our activities are sustainable.
We have exciting plans for growth in this area of the business and to develop new business opportunities in the sustainability sector.
Our Values
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Respect
- Ambition
Working for Advance Northumberland
We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary and performance related incentive scheme, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle.
Whilst working for us, you are eligible to receive a range of benefits, such as:
- 8% Employer Pension Contribution
- Up to 31 days Annual Leave
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Free Private Healthcare
- Salary Sacrifice NHS Car Fleet
- Occupational Sick Pay
- UK Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
About The Roles
Whichever the trade you choose to follow, you will be supported by our Maintenance team to achieve the relevant NVQ in that trade, plus a range of other relevant qualifications.
We will provide a wide range of job related experience, working with skilled maintenance colleagues whilst you develop your own skills, supplemented by the techniques learned through day release training at college.
You will work as part of a team, learning the tasks undertaken on our premises, both residential and commercial.
The roles are varied and you will be working in people’s homes or business premises ensuring a safe working environment for all. Excellent customer service and IT skills are needed for this role.
Salary: Apprenticeship rate, based on national rates, followed by a competitive Salary and excellent benefits on completion of apprenticeship.
Location: You will be working at the Advance Northumberland Wansbeck Workspace, located in Ashington, Northumberland, Rotary Parkway, NE63 8QZ. Reporting to Jake our Maintenance Supervisor or Jonny our Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.