Apprentice Highways Operative

Overview

Cheshire East Highways is seeking a motivated Apprentice Highways Operative to join the maintenance team based at Brunswick Wharf depot in Congleton. This two-year apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in a real working environment, building a foundation for a long-term career in the highways industry. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will progress into a Highways Maintenance Operative role with opportunities for further development within Ringway Jacobs.

• Assist in the repair and maintenance of carriageways and footways, ensuring all work is accurately recorded using hand-held devices.
• Understand and follow health and safety procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
• Learn how to operate equipment and tools safely.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure works are completed on time and to standard.
• Undertake highways-specific training courses as appropriate to ensure understanding and compliance.

• Formal qualifications are not required to enroll onto the apprenticeship; however you must achieve Level 1 in Maths and English before the end point assessment and take the test for Level 2, or provide a certificate of equivalent prior achievement (e.g., GCSEs).
• Basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Regular travel to college.

• Sick Pay
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
• A variety of discounts through the RJ Rewards app (restaurants, holidays, days out, etc.)
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005 to provide road network management solutions to local government, we support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We are committed to safe, sustainable service excellence through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer.

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