Apprentice Road Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hedon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Yorkshire is seeking an apprentice for their Highway Maintenance team. This role involves working 37 hours per week, with a pay starting at £24,404 for candidates over 21. The apprenticeship will provide on-the-job training in road and footpath maintenance. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Mathematics and must be self-motivated with strong communication skills. Under 25s are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics (minimum level 4 or equivalent).
• Ability to communicate effectively and respect customers.
• Self-motivated with enthusiasm, passion, and commitment to work.

Responsibilities

• Work within the frontline Highways operational team.
• Undertake operations associated with maintenance and construction of roads/footpaths.
• Learn on the job under supervision.

Job description

The job itself

Are you committed to working towards (and do not already hold) the Level 2 Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative, Apprenticeship Standard.

The Highway Maintenance team at Hedon are seeking an apprentice to work within the frontline Highways operational team, for 37 hours per week. With a basic pay for the successful candidate of £24,404 (grade 2b) per annum for those over the age of 21, should you be under the age of 21 the basic pay would be 70% of this amount, £17,082 per annum.

The qualification offered as part of the apprenticeship, is aimed at those who do not have a full working knowledge of the role and who will, under supervision work as part of a team learning on the job. You will undertake operations associated with the maintenance and construction of roads/footpaths, bridges, winter maintenance, surface dressing, paving and drainage improvement schemes.

If you are self-motivated, can demonstrate enthusiasm, passion and commitment to work and have the ability to work as part of a team, then we encourage you to apply! You must have an understanding of helping and respecting customers and be able to communicate effectively.

You will need to hold GCSEs in English and Mathematics (at a minimum, of level 4 or equivalent). This is a structured training role and day release to college will be required.

Please see our job outline, for further details on the job role and the employee specification, for details on the skills and behaviours we are looking for and to see if you meet the criteria. Guidance on completing the application and understanding the skills and behaviours required, is available on the homepage at http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/council/council-jobs-and-pensions/

Applications are welcome from those who have not attained this particular qualification.

Applications are welcome from everyone, irrespective of age, but especially from people in the under 25 group. Please ensure you check eligibility criteria before applying ( www.apprenticeships.gov.uk ).