Area 7 - Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice - Pytchley
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Company: AMEY SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: NN15 6XS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £29,904.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000054624
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Application Deadline Date: 23/10/2026
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Start Date: 05/04/2027
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week (rotating day and night shifts).
Brief Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Apprentice to join our Area 7 account within Amey's Transport Infrastructure Business Unit, based in Pytchley / Rothersthorpe. Whether you are leaving school, finishing college or looking for a new direction, this is a great place to start building your future career.
Future Prospects
Potential for permanent employment after completion.
Vacancy Detail
- Carry out routine and cyclic maintenance activities.
- Undertake minor civil works, drainage works and carriageway patching.
- Maintain high technical standards and attend project and work briefings as required.
- Drive and operate vehicles and plant requiring general and specialist skills.
- Carry out vehicle checks, routine maintenance such as oil and water checks, cleaning and accurate recording of defects before starting each shift.
- Carry out other highway maintenance activities, including litter picking, winter maintenance and emergency call-out operations.
- Take responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others in your team, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operations to protect members of the public.
- Accurately record drivers' hours, time and resource utilisation in line with the operating allocation system.
- Keep records, complete all necessary paperwork, and communicate and liaise with Amey employees, subcontractors, emergency services, the police, members of the public, clients and customers.
Other Information
- If you do not have GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications, you must achieve a minimum of Entry Level 3 in Maths and English during the initial assessment.
- Full UK driving licence.
- BPSS check requirement.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.
- Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing, in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.