Apprentice Highways Maintenance Operative

7 days ago


Honiton, United Kingdom Milestone Infrastructure Full time

Milestone Infrastructure look after 24,000 miles of roads, 280,000 lighting assets and 20,000 miles of footways, always with a view to ensuring that all works are carried out as sustainably as possible and with mínimal impact to local communities.

An apprenticeship at Milestone is an investment in your future and we are now recruiting for 8 Apprentice Highways Maintenance Operatives for our Devon Depots. 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 Maintenance 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 paid for / reimbursed.

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.

**We are also looking for**:

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

**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

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Honiton EX14: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


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