Apprentice Highways Operative

4 weeks ago

Abingdon, United Kingdom Milestone Infrastructure Full time

**Apprentice Highways Operative**

Milestone Infrastructure is currently looking to recruit an Apprentice Highways Operative to work on our Oxfordshire Contract in our Drayton Depot near Abingdon

As an **Apprentice Highways Operative** you will be part of our Oxfordshire Drayton Depot who are responsible for maintaining the Oxfordshire County Council Network.

The role itself is interesting and varied, and at all times, you will be working with fully qualified operatives who will support and mentor you whilst you learn. Some of the tasks you can expect to undertake include:

- Construction of new cycleways and footways
- Maintenance of roads and footways
- Laying paving slabs and block paving
- Kerbing
- Pipe laying and drainage works
- New Roads and Streetworks training
- Utility pipes and cables location using CAT scanning tools
- Use of IT to receive and complete jobs
- Strict adherence to safety protocols at all times

Ideally, we would like you to possess at least 3 GCSEs at grade 5 or above in English, Maths and a Science, however, this is not essential. We are most interested in your enthusiasm, potential and willingness to learn.

**Skills & Knowledge Requirements**
- Enthusiasm
- Full driving licence or a willingness to gain one within 12 months
- Willing and able to work outside in all weathers
- Computer literate

**Additional Information**
- You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity demonstrated through the use of hand tools.
- You will be required to work outdoors in all weathers and be required to walk and stand on uneven ground.
- You must also be able to work within a confined space, without restriction.

**What’s in it for you?**
- 21 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping discounts scheme
- Continued professional development
- Employee Assistance support programme

An apprenticeship at Milestone is an investment in your future and we are now recruiting for an Apprentice Highways Operative for our Deddington Depot (Oxfordshire). We know our staff are our greatest asset; we will encourage you to realise your potential and will support your career aspirations. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals with the potential to be our leaders of tomorrow.

We are proud members of the 5% Club and are committed to ensuring that at least 5% of our workforce are in earn and learn roles such as apprenticeships. Currently this figure is closer to 9% and growing so you will be joining a community of like-minded colleagues.

We are looking for an individual with a general interest in the built environment who is ready to learn and develop his / her skills while working. We are also looking for an individual who can communicate with confidence, work as part of a team, and demonstrate their potential to succeed as an Apprentice Highways Operative, a role that integrates academic learning and provides valuable experiences working in the field.

This is a safety critical role, and the learning element of the apprenticeship will provide you with the appropriate health, safety and environmental knowledge as well as the practical and technical skills required in order to qualify. You will undertake block placements (usually a couple of weeks at a time) with the training provider. During these periods, you will be provided with hotel accommodation, all meals and travel will be paid for / reimbursed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Drayton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 14816

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