We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our dynamic Area 10 team.
Job Title: Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice – Level 2
Duration: 21 months
Starting salary: £23,097 (subject to 2025 review)
Shift pattern: 07:00 - 19:00 and 19:00 – 07:00 (4 on 4 off, rotating days and nights)
Location: Amey, Milnrow Depot, Elizabethan Way, Rochdale, OL16 4LG
Key Responsibilities:
* Attend project and work briefings as required.
* Drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills, including vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g. oil and water checks), and cleaning.
* Perform all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils’ works, litter picking, etc.
* Participate in winter maintenance operations.
* Engage in emergency call out operations.
* Take responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
* Carry out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books.
* Record Drivers' hours.
* Allocate and capture time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system.
* Keep records, complete all necessary paperwork, and communicate with other employees of Amey, sub-contractors, emergency services, police, public, clients, and customers.
Why Join Us?
At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognized by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
* Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities into full-time employment on our contract covering all aspects of highways maintenance (all training provided).
* Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs.
* Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions.
* Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy a further 5 days!
* Flexible Benefits: Customize your benefits package with options like additional leave and gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers and more.
* Social Impact: Participate in community initiatives with paid volunteering days each year.
What You’ll Bring:
Qualifications
* Level 1 in English and Maths, or GCSE in grades 2-3 (E-D).
* Candidates without Level 1 in English and Maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for Level 2 English and Maths prior to the end-point assessment.
* Full UK Driving License.
Experience
* None required.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact. As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
If you have any questions or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to Jude Palomeras at jude.palomeras@amey.co.uk.
If interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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