Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our Staffordshire account based in Staffordshire.

Starting Salary: £25,536 (Subject to review)

Location: Gailey Depot, Watling Street, Gailey, Staffordshire, ST19 5PR

Working hours per week: Mon-Friday 7:30 - 16:00. 40hr/week

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 in the workplace.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Staffordshire, working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK. Our Staffordshire account has worked with Staffordshire County Council since 2014 to manage and maintain the county’s highways infrastructure. We take pride in delivering exceptional services across 6,000 km of Staffordshire’s network—ensuring roads, cycle routes, bridges, tunnels, lighting, drainage, traffic signals, trees and land are well maintained to enhance the lives of residents and communities.

What you will do:

• As a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice, every day will be different! One day you might be installing traffic management systems; the next, you may be carrying out minor civil works such as temporary patching or ditching.
• Perform a variety of highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement and drainage maintenance.
• Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving and operating vehicles and plant equipment, using both general and specialist skills.
• Participate in 24‑hour standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting and snow clearance.
• Allocate and track time and resource utilisation in line with the relevant allocation system.
• Maintain accurate records, complete all required paperwork, and communicate effectively with Amey colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, clients and customers.

What you will bring:

• 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 license.
• Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally.
• Have the enthusiasm to be part of a high performing team and 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.
• Please note that successful applicants must undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to a safe and compliant working environment.

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. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing professional experience, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits include:

• Remuneration: Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: First-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to support your professional and personal development.
• Training Opportunities: Fully funded leadership programmes and comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
• 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 to support work–life balance.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits such as insurance, Cycle2Work, and discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to an 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: Join networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey: We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion: At Amey, we continuously evolve our ways of working to reflect the diverse needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support required during the recruitment process.

Apply today: We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.