Eastern & Southern - Overhead Line Operative Apprentice
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Company: AMEY SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: Bedford, MK42 7JY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £24,920.81 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000055225
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Application Deadline Date: 23/10/2026
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Start Date: 01/04/2027
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional weekend and night site work will be classed as overtime.
Brief Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Overhead Line Operative Apprentice to join our Eastern & Southern account within Amey's Transport Infrastructure Business Unit, based in Bedford. 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 for the right candidate.
Vacancy Detail
Core Responsibilities:
- Work as directed by the supervisor or construction manager at your assigned site.
- Support detailed site surveys and check installations against the design.
- Support the preparation of materials ahead of site work.
- Discuss construction and constructability issues with the construction team.
- Follow all safety-critical processes, including the Rule Book and safe systems of work.
- Refer installation issues to the supervisor or engineer on site.
- Attend planning, progress and technical meetings as directed.
- Attend all required training and induction courses, including the Level 3 apprenticeship programme.
- Undertake weekend and night duties in line with the roster.
- Identify foreseeable risks and ensure suitable controls are in place.
- Ensure construction work meets the required quality standards and complete on-site quality checks.
Safety Specific Responsibilities:
- Always behave and work safely.
- Only carry out tasks that you are competent and trained to undertake.
- Always report fit for duty.
- Always wear the mandatory personal protective equipment for the task.
- Participate in monthly safety meetings with the Engineering Manager, leads and CREs.
- Report all accidents and incidents and raise any close calls.
- Participate in accident and incident reporting and investigation as instructed and in accordance with the safety management system.
- Maintain accurate site records.
- Support safety critical or safety of the line activities.
Other Information
- If under 19 years with no Maths & or English, candidate will have to complete functional skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- 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.