Apprentice Roadworkers - Level 2

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. Your learning & Development 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.

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
Desirable:
• 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
  
  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.