Apprentice Highways Operative; Level 2

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week (typically 5 days between Monday–Sunday)
Contract: Fixed-term (2 years)

Just finished school and thinking about your next step? Do you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn?

As an Highways Operative Apprentice with NY Highways, you’ll work as part of a team maintaining and improving roads, pathways, and essential infrastructure across North Yorkshire. Work that helps keep communities connected and safe.

No previous experience is needed; just a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

You’ll gain practical, on-the-job experience while working alongside skilled and supportive colleagues.

Your role will include:

• Carrying out general highways maintenance and repairs
• Supporting installation of kerbs, paving, and drainage systems
• Assisting with road surfacing and concreting work
• Helping with traffic management and seasonal maintenance activities
• Working safely with tools, equipment, and machinery
• Following instructions from supervisors and working as part of a team

You’ll work in a variety of environments, from towns and villages to rural areas, whilst gaining a wide range of hands‑on experience.

This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to build practical skills and start a long-term career.

• A competitive salary from day one
• Hands‑on experience across a wide range of highways work
• Full training and support from experienced colleagues
• A mix of workplace learning and college training
• Opportunities to progress into a permanent Highways Operative role
• Access to Vivup employee benefits scheme
• Auto‑enrolment into the company pension scheme from age 22, with employer contributions of up to 6%

• Apprenticeship standard:
  Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician
• Training will include a combination of workplace experience and college learning

Many of our apprentices win awards and go on to secure permanent roles and develop successful careers with us!

We’re looking for individuals who are motivated and keen to learn.

• A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• A practical approach and willingness to get stuck in
• Aged 16 or over
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above), or willingness to achieve this
• A full UK driving licence or working towards it

NY Highways plays a vital role in maintaining and improving North Yorkshire’s road network of nearly 5,800 miles. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team delivering essential services that make a real difference to communities all whilst developing skills for a rewarding future.

• Apprenticeship standard:
  Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative
• Duration: 24 months
• Combination of practical, on‑job learning and college‑based study

• Work on public highways and operate machinery
• Be required to follow strict health and safety procedures
• Undergo drug and alcohol testing in line with company policy