trainee operative

VolkerWessels

Williamscot

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave + birthday day off

Medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

VolkerLaser is recruiting for a full-time Highways Maintenance apprentice. You will join an active project team and learn through paid on-the-job training, with a nationally recognised Level 2 apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance partnered with the CITB Construction College.

You’ll work outdoors, gain practical site experience, and complete mandatory training blocks while developing hands-on skills across our UK sites.

Qualifications

Interest in construction or working outdoors.
Positive attitude with good timekeeping and safety focus.
Commitment to attending and completing CITB training.
Willingness to obtain CSCS card if not held already.
Willingness to work and stay away from home regularly.
Ability to travel to depot/site locations; role may be on any VolkerLaser site across the UK. All travel and hotel costs paid.

Responsibilities

Support project activities alongside experienced operatives.
Learn to perform tasks safely and to required standards.
Use tools, plant and equipment safely with training.
Attend CITB blocks and apply learning on site.
Follow health, safety, wellbeing and environmental procedures.
Keep work areas tidy and safe.
Report hazards and near misses.

Skills

Interest in construction

Safety conscious

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 English

Level 3 Maths

Job description

Learning about what we do will be really exciting and this is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for your first role in the construction industry.,

Responsibilities

Working alongside experienced operatives to support project activities
Learning how to carry out tasks safely and to the required standard
Using tools, plant and equipment safely (with training and authorisation)
Attending CITB training blocks and applying what you learn back on site
Following health, safety, wellbeing and environmental procedures
Keeping work areas tidy and safe
Reporting hazards, near misses or unsafe conditions
Representing VolkerLaser professionally on site

No previous construction experience is required - full training and support will be provided., We’re looking for someone reliable, motivated and keen to learn, who enjoys practical, outdoor work and working as part of a team.

Requirements

An interest in construction or working outdoors
A positive attitude, good timekeeping and a strong focus on safety
Commitment to attending and completing CITB training as scheduled
Willingness to obtain a CSCS card if you don't already have one
Willingness to work and stay away from home on a regular basis (Requirement)
Ability to travel to depot and site locations as required. The role of trainee operative will be based on a site that may not be close to your home and you could be based on any VolkerLaser site across the UK. All travel and hotel accommodation costs will be paid for.
A Full UK driving licence is required for this opportunity as it will be needed for operational duties

Maths and English

A minimum Level 3 qualification in both English and Maths is required for this role..

Training and development

You’ll complete the Highways Maintenance Operative - Level 2 apprenticeship. You’ll be given paid time during your working week for training and study (a minimum of 20% off-the-job learning), alongside hands-on experience on site.

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

Learn more about our people programme by clicking here.

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

This is a full-time role where you’ll learn on the job while working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance, delivered in partnership with the CITB Construction College. You’ll join an operational project team and develop practical skills through a mix of real site experience and structured training. Apprenticeships combine work with study, including paid time during your working hours for training and learning.

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