Building Fabric Maintenance Operative (Trainee)
Location
Sizewell B
Employment Type
Fixed-Term Contract until September 2027, with the opportunity to progress to an apprenticeship
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Start Your Career with Dalkia
Are you practical, enthusiastic and keen to learn a skilled trade? Dalkia is looking for a Building Fabric Maintenance Operative Trainee to join our team at Sizewell B. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional engineering environment, with the potential to progress onto a Building Fabric Maintenance apprenticeship in September 2027.
You’ll work alongside experienced tradespeople, developing practical skills across a wide range of building maintenance activities. No previous experience in all of these areas is expected – we’re looking for someone with the right attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to working safely.
What You’ll Learn And Do
As a Trainee, you’ll gain experience in areas including:
- General building and civils maintenance
- Dry lining and stud partitioning
- Tiling and floor coverings
- Minor roof repairs
- Grounds maintenance
- Basic plumbing
- Shuttering and concrete work
- Minor painting and general building repairs
- Supporting experienced tradespeople across the site
You’ll also help maintain a range of important facilities, including the training centre, visitor centre and administrative buildings.
About You
- Is keen to develop a career in Building Fabric Maintenance
- Is interested in progressing onto an apprenticeship
- Has a practical, hands‑on approach and enjoys learning new skills
- Works well as part of a team
- Communicates well and is willing to ask questions and learn from others
- Takes health, safety and quality seriously
- Is reliable, organised and willing to get involved
Previous experience is not essential – enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn are key.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Generous pension contributions
- Employee recognition and referral bonus programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
- The opportunity to develop practical skills and progress towards an apprenticeship
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Dalkia is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and will support any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process.
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