We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our dynamic Area 7 team.
Job Title: Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice – Level 2
Duration: 21 months
Starting Salary: £26,917 (subject to 2025 review)
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, Days and Nights. 07:00 - 15:00 Days, 19:00 - 05:00 Nights
Location: Leicester Forrest East Depot, Baines Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 3GB
What You’ll Do:
* Carriageway patching.
* Maintain high technical standards.
* Attend project and work briefings as required.
* Drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, and cleaning.
* All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils’ works, litter picking, etc.
* Winter maintenance operations.
* 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, sub-contractors, the emergency services, the police, the 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 recognised 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 a permanent role as a Highway Maintenance Operative.
* 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, with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
* Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave and gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts: Access discounts from leading retailers and healthcare services.
* Social Impact: Participate in community initiatives with paid volunteering days.
What You’ll Bring:
Qualifications
* Level 1 in English and Maths, or GCSE in grade of 2-3 (E-D).
* 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.
If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to Jude Palomeras, our recruiter for this role, at jude.palomeras@amey.co.uk.
If interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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