- Corby Business Centre, Corby, Northants
Competent work, delivered responsibly.
Book DTS Maintenance Time
DTS Maintenance Time allows suitable local property maintenance work to become part of a supervised training programme.
Experienced Trade Mentors lead the work, with young Trade Associates learning safely alongside them. The customer receives useful, properly supervised maintenance while helping create paid practical learning opportunities.
WHAT WORK WE CARRY OUT
DTS Maintenance Time Work
The best jobs are practical, manageable maintenance tasks where there is enough time and space for teaching. Examples may include basic repairs, decorating preparation, minor joinery, simple external maintenance, ventilation-related works and other suitable property tasks.
Every job is assessed before acceptance so that it is safe, appropriate and genuinely useful as a training opportunity.
- Basic repairs and maintenance
- Decorating preparation
- Minor carpentry and joinery
- Simple external maintenance
- Ventilation-related works
- Damp and mould
All work is assessed for suitability and carried out under supervision to ensure quality and safety.
HOW THE WORK IS DELIVERED
Supervised & Professional Delivery
DTS Maintenance Time is mentor-led. That means work may be delivered differently from a standard contractor visit. The purpose is not just to complete a task, but to create a safe, structured learning environment while still delivering useful work.
A Trade Mentor remains responsible for supervision, quality control and deciding what is appropriate for Trade Associates to do.
Who This Service is For
Community Pricing
Community Pricing is designed for suitable work where there is a clear local or social benefit. This may include eligible households, community buildings, partner-referred jobs or lower-priority maintenance that might otherwise be delayed or ignored.
- Eligible Homeowners
- Community Buildings
- Housing providers and charities
- Partner-referred Jobs
The aim is simple: unlock useful work, create real training hours, and deliver visible community value.
WHY CHOOSE DORMANT TRADE SKILLS
More Than Just Maintenance
Booking work with Dormant Trade Skills means:
- You receive properly supervised maintenance work
- Training is embedded into real economic activity
- Skills and experience are passed on responsibly
- Public and private investment are used efficiently
There is no charity framing and no compromise on safety or standards.
Booking and Enquiries
Booking Maintenance Work
Tell us about the maintenance work you need help with. We will review whether it is suitable for DTS Maintenance Time and explain the next step clearly.
Dormant Trade Skills connects experienced tradespeople with young adults who want to learn trade skills as a practical route into work — delivering paid training, real maintenance jobs, and measurable outcomes.
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Contact Details
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- Corby Business Centre, Corby, Northants
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