Highways Maintenance Apprentice: Start Your Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 24 days

Pension

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Amey is offering a Highways Maintenance Apprentice role based in the UK, with a starting salary of £29,904 per year. This 21-month Lead Traffic Management Operative Level 2 apprenticeship includes support from Amey and a partnered college.

You will work on maintenance and incident response across Area 7, with rotating day and night shifts, driving responsibilities, safety focus, and progression into a long-term career within Amey.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship-based role with Lead Traffic Management Operative Level 2 training.
• Must be 18 years or older and hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Successful candidates will complete a BPSS check and undergo random drug/alcohol testing.
• If under 19 with no Maths or English, functional skills may be required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and cyclic maintenance activities.
• Undertake minor civil works, drainage works and carriageway patching.
• Maintain high technical standards and attend project briefings.
• Drive and operate vehicles and plant with required skills.
• Carry out vehicle checks and recording of defects before each shift.
• Carry out other highway maintenance activities including winter maintenance.
• Prioritize safety for yourself and others per health and safety rules.
• Accurately record drivers' hours and resources in the operating system.
• Keep records and liaise with Amey staff, subcontractors, emergency services and public.

Skills

Driving Licence

BPSS check

Age 18+

Drug testing awareness

Education

Lead Traffic Management Operative Level 2

Job description

Amey is offering a Highways Maintenance Apprentice role based in the UK, with a starting salary of £29,904 per year. This 21-month Lead Traffic Management Operative Level 2 apprenticeship includes support from Amey and a partnered college.

You will work on maintenance and incident response across Area 7, with rotating day and night shifts, driving responsibilities, safety focus, and progression into a long-term career within Amey.