Roadworker Apprentice - Level 2 (2 Posts)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts at leisure centres

Free online health sessions

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Highways Service is offering an Apprenticeship – Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship. You’ll gain hands-on experience while studying toward a recognised qualification, supported by experienced staff in a safety‑focused environment.

Join an operational team to learn practical skills on carriageways, footways and drainage, assist with traffic management, and develop towards a competent highways operative role through a structured training plan.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors in a physically active role.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to learning and completing the apprenticeship.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with highway repairs including carriageways, footways and drainage
• Supporting excavation, reinstatement and maintenance activities
• Working with tools, plant and equipment (under supervision)
• Assisting with traffic management and site safety arrangements
• Supporting the safe delivery of works in live highway environments
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring work areas are left safe and tidy
• Contributing to efficient delivery of works to required quality standards
• Interacting professionally with members of the public and minimising disruption

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Education

Interest in construction

Job description

Company:

Start your career in Highways Maintenance

We’re excited to welcome a two

Apprentice Roadworkers – Level 2

to join our Highways Service at

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience maintaining Derbyshire’s highway network while studying towards a

Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship (Level 2)

You’ll be part of a skilled operational team delivering essential services that keep communities connected, safe and moving.

Why Join Derbyshire Highways?

Our Highways Service plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the county’s roads, footways and infrastructure.

You’ll gain experience in a service that:

• Maintains a large and complex highway network across urban and rural areas
• Delivers essential reactive and planned maintenance works
• Operates in a highly safety-critical, customer-facing environment
• Supports communities through reliable, efficient and high-quality service delivery

This apprenticeship forms part of our commitment to

developing a skilled local workforce, providing long-term career opportunities within highways operations.

What you’ll be doing

Working as part of Highways operational teams, you will support the delivery of maintenance and construction works across the network.

Your role will include:

• Assisting with highway repairs including carriageways, footways and drainage
• Supporting excavation, reinstatement and maintenance activities
• Working with tools, plant and equipment (under supervision)
• Assisting with traffic management and site safety arrangements
• Supporting the safe delivery of works in live highway environments
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring work areas are left safe and tidy
• Contributing to efficient delivery of works to required quality standards
• Interacting professionally with members of the public and minimising disruption

You will gain real, practical experience while developing an understanding of how highways services are delivered safely and effectively.

You will undertake a

Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship

through an approved training provider, combining:

• Structured off-the-job learning
• Work-based practical experience
• Development of industry-recognised skills and behaviours

You will be supported to apply your learning in the workplace and develop towards a competent highways operative role.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals who are keen to develop practical skills and build a career in highways.

• Willingness to work outdoors in a physically active role
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Good team working and communication skills
• Commitment to learning and completing the apprenticeship
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Must be over 18 years of age

due to health and safety requirements

• Interest in construction, engineering or practical trades
• Experience of working in a hands‑on or outdoor environment
• Awareness of health and safety in a work setting

What we offer you

• A structured apprenticeship and development pathway
• Hands‑on experience working on real highway projects
• Support from experienced operational staff and supervisors
• Opportunity to progress within Highways Services
• Training and development aligned to industry standards

  Working for Derbyshire County Council

  • Equality, fairness and opportunity
  • Supporting your wellbeing and development
  • Delivering services that provide value for money for our communities
  • Reducing our environmental impact and supporting climate resilience

  Great employee benefits

  As part of Derbyshire County Council, you’ll also enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Generous annual leave scheme
  • Access to student discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Discounts at selected county leisure centres
  • Free online health and exercise sessions
  • and much

  more!

  If you are a care experience individual, you may be eligible for a care leaving bursary payment of up to £3,000 throughout the period of the apprenticeship.

  You can join useful workshops to help your prepare your application and gain helpful interview skills here:

  Careers workshops - Derbyshire County Council. You can also access free help through the national career service:

  Get relevant careers advice | National Careers Service.

  If you have any questions regarding this apprenticeship role please contact