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Highway Maintenance Apprentice

2 months ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Colas Full time

About Colas

Colas Ltd is a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, operating in over 50 countries worldwide with a workforce exceeding 55,000. We specialize in highways construction and maintenance, encompassing large-scale projects across various sectors like highways, airfields, and marine environments. We also manufacture innovative surfacing products and offer comprehensive highways maintenance services.

Our Commitment to Employees

At Colas, we prioritize our employees' development and well-being. We are proud to hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award, reflecting our dedication to continuous learning and rewarding excellence. We offer exceptional career opportunities for growth and advancement.

Purpose of the Role

As a Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentice on our Cheshire West and Chester contract, you will be an integral part of a team responsible for carrying out essential highway maintenance duties. Your responsibilities will encompass various tasks such as patching, traffic management, gully emptying, soft estate upkeep, street furniture repair, and winter maintenance operations.

This apprenticeship provides valuable on-the-job training alongside structured classroom learning at college. You will work towards achieving a Level 2 in Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative qualification.

Main Responsibilities
  • Effectively plan and execute repairs to potholes, pavements, kerbs, and new road surfaces on both rural and urban roads.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in reading, interpreting, and adhering to drawings, specifications, and highway information. This includes understanding safety barriers, cones, traffic flow, and designated safety zones when working on highways.
  • Utilize underground cable locators to identify buried utilities such as water, gas, sewer lines, or other services. Once identified, carefully excavate by hand around the line to prevent damage and disruption to these essential services.
  • Adhere to strict safe working practices for moving, storing, lifting, and handling resources.
  • Prepare and operate powered tools, pedestrian plant machinery, or equipment used on roads. This may include generators, pumps, pedestrian-operated plant (e.g., pushed roller), mixers, compressors, and self-powered tools (pneumatic drill).
Ideal Candidate Profile

While prior experience in this field is desirable but not mandatory, we are seeking candidates who possess strong teamwork skills and a commitment to safety. We value individuals who are eager to learn, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering high-quality work.