Highways Apprentice

Amey; Kettering; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

25 holidays including bank holidays

Pension

Flexible working

Exclusive discounts

Social Impact Days

Job summary

Amey is offering a Highways Maintenance Apprentice role based in Pytchley/Rothersthorpe, near Kettering. Starting salary £29,904 per annum, with a 21-month Lead Traffic Management Operative Level 2 apprenticeship and full support from Amey and partnered college.

The program runs from April 2027, with 45-hour weeks (days and nights) and a clear pathway into a rewarding career within Amey’s Area 7 team on UK highways.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• BPSS check requirement.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and cyclic maintenance activities.
• Undertake minor civil works, drainage works and carriageway patching.
• Maintain high technical standards and attend project and work briefings.
• Drive and operate vehicles and plant requiring general and specialist skills.
• Carry out vehicle checks, routine maintenance such as oil and water checks, cleaning and recording defects.
• Carry out other highway maintenance activities, including litter picking and winter maintenance.
• Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others in your team, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Accurately record drivers' hours and resources in line with the operating allocation system.
• Keep records and communicate with Amey employees, subcontractors, emergency services, the police and the public.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

BPSS check

Job description

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Title: Highways Apprentice

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Apprentice to join our Area 7 account within Amey's Transport Infrastructure Business Unit, based in Pytchley / Rothersthorpe. Whether you are leaving school, finishing college or looking for a new direction, this is a great place to start building your future career.

Starting Salary: £29,904 per annum (Subject to review)

Location: Pytchley Depot, Pegasus Court, Kettering South Business Park, Pytchley, NN15 6XS / Rothersthorpe Depot, M1 Northbound Services, Junction 15, NN49QS

Working hours per week: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week (rotating day and night shifts).

Start date: April 2027

Apprenticeship Link: Lead traffic management operative / Skills England

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled on a Lead Traffic Management Operative Level 2 apprenticeship, which will take approximately 21 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered college and your Amey team, with one-to-one advice, e-learning materials, mentoring and experienced colleagues on hand to help you learn, ask questions and build your technical knowledge.

About The Team

Join our supportive and inclusive community in Area 7 working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Amey has been working in partnership with National Highways since 2016. We maintain over 700 kilometres of some of the UK's busiest motorways and strategic highways across the East Midlands and north of England, providing maintenance and incident response services. As many as 180,000 vehicles a day use certain sections of this vital network.

Our team of 200+ provides vital maintenance and responds to incidents to keep the travelling public moving, helping 4.5 million citizens across the East Midlands experience better and safer journeys every day.

What You Will Do

• Carry out routine and cyclic maintenance activities.


• Undertake minor civil works, drainage works and carriageway patching.


• Maintain high technical standards and attend project and work briefings as required.


• Drive and operate vehicles and plant requiring general and specialist skills.


• Carry out vehicle checks, routine maintenance such as oil and water checks, cleaning and accurate recording of defects before starting each shift.


• Carry out other highway maintenance activities, including litter picking, winter maintenance and emergency call-out operations.


• Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others in your team, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operations to protect members of the public.


• Accurately record drivers' hours, time and resource utilisation in line with the operating allocation system.


• Keep records, complete all necessary paperwork, and communicate and liaise with Amey employees, subcontractors, emergency services, the police, members of the public, clients and customers.

What You Will Bring

• If under 19 years with no Maths & or English, candidate will have to complete functional skills.


• Full UK driving licence.


• BPSS check requirement.


• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing, in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

We are excited to offer you a supportive environment and a structured pathway into a rewarding career. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Earn while you learn: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions


• All-round support:You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by your manager, colleagues, learning provider and our wider Early Careers community


• Career Growth: Throughout your pathway, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development pathway to enable your professional and personal development


• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth


• Career pathways:Your apprenticeship can open the door to future roles across Amey, helping you build a long-term career after yourpathway


• Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more


• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey


• Flexible working - Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion


• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership


• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter


• Social Value–You will get two Social Impact Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiativesand, where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award


• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant


• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, andmaintaincritical assets and systems.

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operationalexpertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

What truly defines Amey is our commitment to people. Our business is only as strong as the individuals who power it, and our greatest asset is our team. If you're ready to learn, grow and start building a career with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more take a look at our website Early careers | Amey

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.