Join our Windermere Marina Village Team…
Kick-start Your Career at One of the Lake District’s Most Stunning Destinations!
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Windermere Marina Village as a Maintenance Operative Apprentice. Set against the breath-taking backdrop of Lake Windermere, you’ll work in one of the most picturesque and inspiring locations in the UK.
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You will gain practical, hands-on experience in a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, and refurbishments across our unique marina and holiday property complex.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will develop real-world skills in carpentry, plumbing, decorating, health & safety, fault finding, reactive maintenance, and customer service — all while working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification. You’ll also be supported by our dedicated team and mentor, with structured training to help you grow in confidence and ability.
This opportunity is ideal for someone practical, enthusiastic, and looking to build a career in property maintenance within a meaningful and supportive environment.
Benefits
- Dedicated workplace mentor
- On-the-job learning alongside structured training (minimum 6 hours off-the-job per week)
- Potential future employment opportunity
- Wide range of hands-on experience in real working environments
- Be part of a friendly and supportive team culture
- On-site parking
- Uniform and PPE provided
Essential Requirements
- An interest in hands-on or practical work
- Willingness to learn and apply new skills in a working environment
- Undertake any task that may be reasonably asked of you by your manager
- Ability to travel to the working location
Desired Requirements
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4 or above (or willingness to achieve Level 1/2 Functional Skills at college alongside your apprenticeship)
- Current driving licence/ working towards the licence qualification
In your role, you will:
- Assist with a variety of repairs including plumbing, joinery, painting, plastering, and general maintenance
- Learn how to safely use and maintain tools and equipment
- Support a safe, clean, and functional environment for both regular and holiday guests
- Work to industry standards of safety, security, and hygiene
- Take part in regular training and performance reviews to help you grow
- Learn about grounds maintenance and assist in the upkeep of the Marina
Apprenticeship Information
Enrolled on the Level 2 Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship at Kendal College, typically over 24 months. This includes:
- Regular workplace-based learning supported by registered training provider and line manager
- Structured off-the-job training (day release to college)
- Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved
Prospects
- Once you have completed your apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to potentially go into a permanent based role
- Pay: From £15,704 to £20,800 for your first year, dependent on age and experience
- Expected hours: 40 hours per week over a 7 day rota. The role will include some weekend working on a rota basis
Find out more or apply:
You can forward your CV to Alexander Brown (Assistant Operations Manager) Alexander.Brown@wmv.co.uk or for a conversation on the role please ring 01539 446551.
The closing date for this position is Monday 14th July 2025 with a potential start date in the following week.
