Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 programme, which will take approximately 21 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered college through 1-2-1 support, e-learning materials and access to technical experts. Join our vibrant and inclusive community in Sheffield Local Authority, working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK. The contract has transformed 75% of the city's roads within its first five years, improving them from some of the worst in the country to among the best. We continue to maintain this infrastructure to the improved standards. We are improving and maintaining 1,180 miles of road, 2,050 miles of pavement, 68,000 streetlights, 36,000 highway trees, 28,000 street signs, 72,000 drainage gullies, 480 traffic signals, 18,000 items of street furniture, 2.9 million sqm of grass verges and over 600 bridges and highway structures.

What you will do: As a Highways Operative Apprentice, every day will be different. One day you may be installing new signs and poles; the next, you could be working on minor civil works such as cycle stands, new road markings or ditching.

Responsibilities

• Routine and cyclic maintenance activities.
• Minor civil and drainage works.
• Carriageway patching.
• Maintain high technical standards.
• Attend project and work briefings as required.
• Drive and operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills.
• Carry out vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks) and cleaning.
• Undertake all aspects of highway maintenance including litter picking and general civils work.
• Support winter maintenance operations.
• Participate in emergency call-out operations.
• Take responsibility for your own safety and that of your team to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and protect members of the public.
• Carry out vehicle checks prior to starting your shift and complete defect books accurately.
• Record drivers' hours.
• Allocate and capture time and resource utilisation in line with the allocation system.
• Keep accurate records, complete paperwork and liaise with colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, clients and the public.

Qualifications

• If you do not hold GCSE/Functional Skills qualifications, you must achieve a minimum of Entry Level 3 in Maths and English during initial assessment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Basic knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Passion for developing your professional and personal skills.
• Enthusiasm for being part of a high-performing team with a drive for success.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.
• Successful applicants must undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to a safe and compliant working environment.

Benefits

• Remuneration: Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews.
• Career Growth: First-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme.
• Training Opportunities: Fully funded leadership programmes and comprehensive training.
• Holidays: 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Pension: Generous scheme with additional contributions from Amey.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise benefits such as insurance, Cycle2Work, and discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts: Online portal with discounts from major retailers and healthcare providers.
• Giving Back: Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Support for new parents and those with caring responsibilities.
• Affinity Networks: Networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

At Amey, we work on long-term, stable contracts, allowing you to plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, underscoring our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation.