Apprentice Roadworker x3

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is offering a two-year Roadworker Apprenticeship based at Hellaby depot. You will work on highway construction, maintenance, and civil engineering tasks under guidance, with training for nationally recognised qualifications.

The apprenticeship runs for 37 hours per week under a full-time schedule. Eligibility requires GCSEs in Maths and English or Level 1 Functional Skills, and the ability to perform heavy manual work.

Qualifications

• GCSE at grade E or above in Mathematics and English Language (or Level 1 Functional Skills).
• Ability to clearly understand oral and written information.
• Physically able to carry out heavy manual activity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with highway construction and maintenance tasks.
• Support civil engineering schemes under supervision.
• Attend courses to achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
• Based at Hellaby depot but may work at other sites within the Rotherham Borough.

Skills

Clear understanding

Heavy manual work

Education

GCSE Maths & English (min E)

Level 1 Functional Skills (Maths & English)

Job description

Salary £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum from 1st April 2026) for more information see advert details.

Basis Full time

Apprentice Roadworker x3

Hellaby Depot 30/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum from 1st April 2026) for more information see advert details.

Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Rotherham Job category/type Maintenance/Construction Date posted 30/09/2026 Job reference REQ24057

Job description

Directorate: Regeneration & Environment

Temporary 2 year fixed term, Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum from 1 st April 2026, for all ages in their first year of the apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage as appropriate to age is then paid for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract following completion of the first year. For more information on the rates of pay click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Following the success of our previous Apprenticeship recruitment, we have a new and exciting two-year Roadworker Apprenticeship opportunity to offer successful applicants.

We are seeking individuals that are highly motivated and can work individually as well as part of a team and have a passion for continued development and doing the best for our communities.

If you are an enthusiastic person and want gain experience and a career with recognised qualifications, then this may be the position for you.

As an apprentice you will work alongside our skilled teams on a range of tasks on highway construction, maintenance, and other civil engineering schemes.

As part of your training and development you will attend courses to achieve nationally recognised qualifications.

Although you will be based at our Hellaby depot you will be required to work at any site or location within the Rotherham Borough.

You are required to have GCSE at Grade E or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English Language, or Level 1 Functional Skills in Mathematics and English Language.

You must have the ability to clearly understand oral and written information. You must also be physically able to carry out heavy manual activity.

On your application form it is important that you show how you meet the shortlisting criteria included in the job details.

As part of the selection process, you will be asked to undertake an assessment which will be manged by our training provider. If you pass the assessment, you will then be invited for an interview.

If you are successful at your interview, we will offer you an apprenticeship subject to satisfactory references and a medical assessment.

Please contact Andy Cambell on 07795 391628 or [e-mail] or James Bell 07748143027 [e-mail] if you require additional information.

Confirmation of this appointment is also subject to a medical assessment.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website .

Head Office

Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE