Apprentice Roadworker

Dorset Council UK; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking passionate individuals for highway maintenance roles. Positions include Roadworker Level 1 with a salary range of £24,790 - £26,409 and opportunities for apprenticeships. Successful candidates will receive extensive training and contribute to improving local infrastructure. A full driving license is required, and prior experience in construction is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

5-6 weeks annual leave

Access to works vehicle

Extensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• A full driving Licence is required.
• Willingness to learn and be part of a team.
• Experience in construction practices is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Join the Construction Delivery team for highway maintenance.
• Manage various highway assets and support service expansion.
• Work outdoors and contribute to local community infrastructure.

Skills

Passion for highway construction

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

There are many benefits in working for Dorset Council including:

• Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 Apprenticeships
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• 5-6 weeks annual leave (dependant on years’ service) plus bank holidays
• Access to a works vehicle for work purposes only
• Extensive training opportunities, such as plant operator, mental health and first aid training
• LGV Class 2 with full CPC training
• Winter Service Training
• Lantra National Highway Sector Scheme 12D Traffic Management Training
• City & Guilds NPTC Chainsaw training
• CITB Health Safety and Awareness & Site Supervisors Safety Training

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

What You Will Be Doing

We are looking applicants interested in joining our Construction Delivery team. Due to further expansion of our works programmes, we have a range of positions available. Dorset Highways carry’s out Dorset Council’s responsibilities as a highway authority for Dorset’s network. The service manages over 2,400 miles of carriageway. We are responsible for everything associated with the highway assets such as bridges & structures, cycleways, footways, drainage, and road signs & markings.

Roles Available

• Roadworker Level 1 £24,790 - £26,409 *Potential for Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 apprenticeships with this post current starting salary of £25,992

Working hours based on an annual 37 hour working week

07:45 - 15:30 Monday - Friday (Winter) 35 hours

07:45 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, 07:45 - 15:30 Friday (Summer) 39 hours

About You

You are a passionate, dedicated individual interested in a career in Highway Construction and Maintenance. You enjoy working outdoors and learning new skills. You care about your local area and want to contribute to making Dorset a better place to live, work and visit.

Ideally you will have practical construction experience at either skilled or supervisory level. However, this is not essential as Dorset Council are committed to developing a fully trained and diverse team.

What We Will Need From You

• A full driving Licence.
• A willingness to learn, be part of a team, be adaptable and reliable. Ideally, but not essential, experience in some or all the areas below:
• Surface dressing, line marking, kerbing, concrete work, paving and slabbing, laying asphalt, drainage, iron works, post erection, sign erection, fencing, plant or agricultural operators, HGV drivers.