Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentice

Introduction

Work safely as part of a highways team to help maintain roads, footways, drainage and associated assets for the benefit of the public.  Build confidence, teamwork and customer service skills while contributing to a reliable and safe highway network.

About the Employer

ODS provides cost-effective commercial and public sector facilities management across Oxfordshire. Since our formation in 2012, we have supported over 2,000 businesses in Oxford and over 150,000 residents with our vast range of services. Our specialist teams of master craftspeople, engineers, and technicians construct, maintain and repair properties, maintain fleet vehicles and highways, cleanse and manage landscapes, and deliver total waste management solutions.

What You'll Do

• Support the team in carrying out highway maintenance activities under supervision, including basic kerb, slab, patching and drainage works
• Attend and successfully complete the Level 2 Highway Maintenance apprenticeship programme, including off-the-job learning and required assessments
• Learn safe working practices, including the correct use of personal protective equipment, tools, equipment and traffic management controls
• Assist with setting up and clearing sites, including signs, cones, barriers and materials, in line with instructions and relevant safety standards
• Operate safely at all times in live traffic environments, strictly following approved traffic management arrangements, site safety procedures and instructions, and actively intervening or stopping work if unsafe conditions are identified
• Use handheld devices or paperwork to record work completed, materials used and other basic job information accurately and on time
• Take part in training and development activities to build knowledge of highway maintenance standards, equipment and customer service
• Undertake other apprentice-appropriate duties that support the service and your learning, in line with your stage of training and supervision provided
• Work effectively as part of a team and alongside multi-disciplinary colleagues, communicating clearly and respectfully with supervisors, co-workers, contractors, clients, and members of the public to support safe and efficient delivery of highway maintenance works

Training Outcome

• Progression opportunities to develop as the apprenticeship moves forward

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 2
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 2

Course Information

Course: Highways maintenance skilled operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37 working hours across Monday to Friday. To be confirmed at interview stage.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: TELFORD COLLEGE