Highways Maintenance Apprentice (Road Worker)
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Company: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
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Location: Oldbury, B69 2BW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000045283
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Application Deadline Date: 13/08/2026
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Start Date: 21/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Anytime between the hours of 7.00am - 4.00pm, Monday - Friday.
Brief Description
An exciting opportunity to start a career in Highways Operations. As a Highways Maintenance Apprentice, you will work outdoors as part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining and improving the borough’s roads, footways, verges and associated infrastructure preparing you for a long‑term career in highways and civil engineering.
Training to be Provided
You will work towards the Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
- On‑the‑job training with experienced Highways Operatives
- Off‑the‑job training delivered by an approved training provider
- End‑Point Assessment (EPA)
Future Prospects
This apprenticeship is a fixed term 18 month contract and at the end you will gain a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative qualification.
However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.
Vacancy Detail
Under supervision and with full training, you will learn to:
- Assist in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, footways, verges and drainage systems
- Support the safe set‑up, maintenance and removal of temporary traffic management, including signs, cones, barriers, lighting and guarding
- Help erect and maintain temporary and emergency road closures
- Operate and maintain a range of tools and equipment, including hand tools, power tools, compressors, breakers and floor saws
- Carry out basic excavation work in footways, carriageways, kerb lines and drainage channels following safe systems of work
- Assist with setting out lines and levels for laying kerbs, slabs, block paving, drainage channels and ironwork
- Support the laying, raking and compacting of bituminous and unbound road materials
- Help install street furniture such as posts, bollards and pedestrian guard rails
- Complete required paperwork, records and administrative tasks linked to the work carried out
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, statutory authorities and members of the public
- Follow all health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and safe systems of work
Other Information
- Due to the requirement to operate heavy plant machinery (including e.g., excavators/rollers/dumpers) as part of this role, all applicants must be aged 18 or over. This is a safety-critical requirement.
- Proof of qualification certificates will be required during the recruitment process.
- This role involves outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Some tasks require physical activity, manual handling and working in live traffic environments.
- Full PPE and safety training will be provided.
- We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date, if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible.