Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Overview

Title: Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Requisition : 8461

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Highways Maintenance Operative to join our Area 10 account based in Bolton.

Starting Salary: £26,813.00 per annum (subject to review)

Location: Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3NH

Working hours per week: Monday – Friday 7:00–19:00 and nights 19:00–07:00, 4 on 4 off rotating days and nights. 42hr/week

Start date: September 2026

Apprenticeship Link: Highways maintenance skilled operative / Skills England

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship, which will take approximately 21 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered college to achieve this qualification, with 1‑2‑1 advice, e‑learning materials, and a team of experts available to provide guidance and technical knowledge in your workplace.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Area 10, working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK. Amey has been working in partnership with National Highways to provide maintenance and response services for more than 300 miles of strategic road network in the Northwest, connecting the cities of Manchester, Liverpool and surrounding areas. We are responsible for incident response, winter maintenance services and severe weather delivery, and our teams manage traffic during incidents on some of the region’s busiest motorways: the M6, M56 and M62.

• Completing all aspects of highway maintenance, including routine and cyclical activities, minor civils works and litter picking.
• Carrying out minor civils and drainage works.
• Undertaking carriageway patching.
• Maintaining high technical standards.
• Attending project and work briefings as required.
• Driving and operating vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills.
• Completing vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g., oil and water checks) and cleaning.
• Participating in winter maintenance operations.
• Assisting with emergency call‑out operations.
• Taking responsibility for your own safety and the safety of your team, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and protecting members of the public.

• If you do not hold GCSE/Functional Skills qualifications, you must achieve a minimum of Entry Level 3 in Maths and English during initial assessment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to meet DBS requirements.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with safety requirements.

Please upload your certificates, predicted grades or achieved qualifications as part of your application.

At Amey, we work on long-term, stable contracts, allowing you to plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, underscoring our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing professional experience, there is a place for you here.

• Remuneration:
  Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth:
  First-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to support your professional and personal development.
• Training Opportunities:
  Fully funded leadership programmes and comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
• Holidays: 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Pension:
  Generous scheme with additional contributions from Amey.
• Flexible Working:
  Hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns open for discussion to support work–life balance.
• Flexible Benefits:
  Customise your benefits such as insurance, Cycle2
  
  Work, and discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Access to an online portal with discounts from major retailers and healthcare providers.
• Giving Back:
  Two Social Impact Days each…