Highways Apprentice

Job Summary

You will be working for the Highways Operations & Development Department within Coventry City Council as a Highways Apprentice. You will be part of a team responsible for the construction and maintenance of footways, carriageways and drainage throughout the city.

• Paving, laying kerbs, raking tarmac, installing drainage systems and other routine maintenance tasks under the direction of Highways Site Supervisors and skilled operatives.
• Actively supporting the learning and development required to achieve the Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeship standard.

• Strong interest in highway construction and maintenance.
• Willingness to work outside in all weathers, reliability, punctuality and good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Capability to travel to the college for a week‑long block release and stay in a council‑provided hotel.
• Commitment to complete the Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeship standard.

This apprenticeship role is a fixed‑term contract for 18 months in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Opportunities to develop through accredited courses
• Access to an award‑winning Occupational Health Service
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme

We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Those currently in care or who have previously been in care
• Disabled persons or those with a long‑term health condition