Apprentice Highways Operative

Apprentice Highways Operative

Salary:
Apprenticeship rates or National Minimum Wage dependent on age

Location:

Ty Blaen

• Contract:
  
  Fixed term for 2 years
• Hours:
  
  37 contractual hours per week
• Package:
  Apprenticeship Package
• Category:
  Apprenticeship, Economy & Environment
• Date posted: 12/06/2026
• Job reference: REQ
  006374

Are you looking to build a hands‑on career outdoors? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Highways Operative to join our Highways Maintenance Team and learn essential skills to help keep our roads and communities safe.

This is a fantastic chance to gain practical experience
, work alongside experienced professionals, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification in highways maintenance.

• Support the repair and maintenance of roads, footways, cycleways and drainage systems
• Assist with pothole repairs, paving, kerbing and surface treatments
• Help install and maintain road signs, barriers and street furniture
• Learn to use tools, plant and machinery safely
• Assist with traffic management and site safety set‑up
• Carry out basic inspections and report issues
• Maintain a safe, clean and secure working environment

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Enjoyment of working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Commitment to health and safety practices
• Reliable, hardworking and professional approach

You’ll receive full training, PPE, and support to complete your apprenticeship, helping you develop the skills and confidence for a long‑term career in highways.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Salli Moreton, Career Development and Apprenticeship Lead – , 01633 647271.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: how to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under‑represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.

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