Road Surfacing Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship Preventx Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic individuals for the role of Road Surfacing Operative. This position offers hands-on training in maintaining the nation's infrastructure, with opportunities for career progression in a growing sector. The ideal candidate enjoys practical outdoor work, is motivated, and eager to learn. You will gain valuable experience operating machinery and adhering to high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Enjoys practical work and is motivated by problem solving.
• Genuine interest in how machines and systems operate.
• Confident following clear processes and instructions, especially regarding safety.

Responsibilities

• Learn how roads are planned, prepared, surfaced, and finished.
• Operate specialist machinery and prepare surfaces.
• Contribute to the safe and productive running of the team.

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team responsible for delivering high-quality surfacing and resurfacing work across a regional road network. Road Surfacing Operatives play a vital role in maintaining the country's infrastructure, and in this hands-on role you will help keep roads safe, durable and fit for the future.

You’ll be based across a region site, working outdoors as part of an experienced surfacing team who will support you as you learn how roads are planned, prepared, surfaced and finished. You’ll gain experience operating specialist machinery, preparing surfaces, laying asphalt, inspecting completed work and understanding the techniques that keep roads performing to the highest standards.

You’ll spend most of your time learning on the job, taking part in daily tasks and gradually building the confidence to operate tools, support machinery, follow technical drawings and contribute to the safe and productive running of the team.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, being outdoors, working in a team and seeing a project come together from start to finish. Your curiosity, willingness to get involved and ability to stay focused will help you progress quickly.

You will gain real industry experience, a recognised qualification and the chance to build a long term career in a growing sector. You’ll learn how we maintain high standards in safety, quality and environmental performance while ensuring we produce and deliver the right materials to our customers.

You are someone who enjoys practical work, is motivated by problem solving and has a genuine interest in how machines and systems operate.You are naturally curious and like asking questions so you can learn and improve. You feel confident following clear processes and instructions, especially when it comes to safety, and you understand the importance of keeping yourself and others safe at work.Most importantly, you are motivated, eager to learn and ready to build a long term career.

Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad.

About the Training

About the Employer

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.