Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice

FM Conway; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in London is seeking a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join their Term Maintenance Division. This full-time position offers a supportive environment for gaining skills necessary for a Level 2 qualification. Candidates should be reliable, hardworking, and possess GCSE grades 4 and above in Maths and English. The role includes duties such as maintaining tools, ensuring site safety, and pursuing education in highways maintenance. Benefits include holiday days, life assurance, and health support.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Internal and external training opportunities

Shopping discounts

24-hour advice lines

Support from in-house mental health first aiders

Qualifications

• Grade 4 and above in both Maths and English GCSE.
• Reliable and hardworking with a genuine interest in construction.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Pursue studies to gain the required skills and knowledge.
• Complete apprenticeship and gain work-related qualifications.
• Work with site team to deliver efficient and safe works.
• Report defects and incidents to management.
• Collaborate with team and take instructions from management.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Good communication

Education

Grade 4 and above in Maths and English GCSE

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Client:

FM Conway

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Job Description:

FM Conway are currently recruiting for a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our Term Maintenance Division. You will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required to complete a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Operative qualification. You will work as part of the Term Maintenance team on various construction projects gaining knowledge and experience in a variety of areas of the industry. This is a full-time permanent position working on our Southwark contract.

The duties of the role will include:

-Pursuing your studies to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours of a highway’s maintenance operative

-Being responsible for the successful completion of your apprenticeship and gaining work related qualifications including your End Point Assessment

-Working with the site team to deliver works required efficiently and to a safe standard

-Working in conjunction with site team to ensure that all tools and equipment are looked after, stored safely and securely and that any defects are reported to your manager

-Reporting any incidents, accidents or points of concern to your line manager or the site management

-Working as part of a team on site as required and take instructions from site management

What skills and experience do you need?

As a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice, you will ideally have a grade 4 and above in both Maths and English GCSE. You will be reliable, hardworking and have a genuine interest in the construction industry. Good communication and the ability to follow instructions is also required for this role.

What benefits will you receive?

As our Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice,we will offer you a range of fantastic benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. We will also offer you a range of health and well-being benefits including 24-hour advice lines, and support from our in-house mental health first aiders.

A brief Introduction to FM Conway and our Term MaintenanceDivision:

FM Conway is a business of families with over 60 years’ experience of creating sustainable and innovative transportation solutions. We pride ourselves on our core values, creating a culture around Care, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. The heart of FM Conway has, and always will be, its great people and we are always searching for talented individuals to join our family.

Our Term Maintenance division has partnered with several London boroughs for many years to deliver a wide range of high-quality construction and maintenance services. These services cover various assets, including carriageways, footways, highways, green spaces, and streetscapes, contributing to the dramatic transformation of some of London’s most prestigious streets. We are extremely proud of our efforts to make London safer and more efficient for the public, and this role will be instrumental in helping us continue to deliver on that vision.