Highways Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship

4 weeks ago


Yate, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom South Gloucestershire Council Full time

About the Role

The StreetCare Design and Operations Team at South Gloucestershire Council has an exciting forward programme of future highway schemes. We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our frontline team, contributing to the delivery of frontline Highways work.

As a Groundworker Apprentice, you will support the StreetCare Design and Operations team in delivering frontline highway maintenance, civil engineering, and structural engineering schemes throughout South Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work alongside experienced staff to support and contribute towards the physical construction of various features, including site clearance, fencing, drainage, earthworks, traffic signs, road markings, and retaining walls.
  • Learn and assist in highways maintenance, civil engineering, and structural engineering works.
  • Undertake general manual labouring work, assisting in excavations, reinstatements, and specialist practices such as asphalt mixes, landscaping, structures, and temporary traffic management.
  • Be responsible for your own safety on site as well as your fellow workers and the general public, adhering to directed safe methods of work at all times.

Training and Development

Throughout your 21-month apprenticeship, you will be allocated a workplace mentor to give you guidance and support. You will also have the support of a College Assessor throughout your programme.

Requirements

  • Hold a minimum of GCSE Grade 9-4 (or Grade A*-C) or equivalent qualification in English and Maths, or be willing to undertake and gain Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths as part of the apprenticeship.
  • Have the ability to work in a team, be self-motivated with good attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Have a good work ethic and commitment to gaining your qualification as well as your learning on the job and your employment.

Training Provider

The training provider for this apprenticeship is Gloucestershire College, and you will attend block release training at their Cheltenham campus.



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