Highways Maintenance Apprentice — Trainee Operative

VolkerWessels UK; Chipping Warden; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Birthday leave

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

VolkerLaser in the UK is seeking a Trainee Operative to join our growing project teams. This full-time role offers on-the-job learning while working toward a nationally recognised Level 2 apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance, delivered with the CITB Construction College.

You’ll work on site with experienced operatives, learn safe methods, use tools and equipment, attend CITB blocks, and enjoy paid training time during working hours.

Qualifications

• Interest in construction or working outdoors.
• Commitment to safety and timekeeping.
• Willingness to obtain a CSCS card.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home regularly.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced operatives to support project activities.
• Learn how to carry out tasks safely and to the required standard.
• Use tools, plant and equipment safely.
• Attend CITB training blocks and apply what you learn back on site.
• Follow health, safety, wellbeing and environmental procedures.
• Keep work areas tidy and safe.
• Report hazards, near misses or unsafe conditions.
• Represent VolkerLaser professionally on site.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Outdoor work

Education

Level 3 English and Maths qualification

Job description

VolkerLaser in the UK is seeking a Trainee Operative to join our growing project teams. This full-time role offers on-the-job learning while working toward a nationally recognised Level 2 apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance, delivered with the CITB Construction College.

You’ll work on site with experienced operatives, learn safe methods, use tools and equipment, attend CITB blocks, and enjoy paid training time during working hours.