Incident Response Vehicle and Structures Apprentice

Kier Group plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company is seeking an IVR and Structures Highways Maintenance Apprentice in Birmingham. This role offers a Level 2 apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance, where you'll learn to operate essential vehicles and support highway maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent and be ready for physical work. Join the Transportation Team and earn while you learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older when the position starts.
• GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 (D or above) in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Ability to handle physical work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate vehicles and maintain highway infrastructure.
• Develop skills for highway fencing maintenance.
• Support routine and cyclical highway maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Keep records and communicate with various stakeholders.

Skills

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Physical work capability

Education

GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 including Maths and English

Functional Skills level 1 in English and Maths

Job description

Incident Response Vehicle and Structures Apprentice

We're looking for a IVR and Structures Highways Maintenance Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Birmingham, working towards a Level 2 apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance.

Location: Thimble Mill Lane Depot, Birmingham

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £20,800

Start Date: September 2026

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

How does an apprenticeship work?

As a IVR and Structures Highways Maintenance Apprentice you'll be enrolled onto a Level 2 apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Transportation team support in the overall design, build and maintenance of infrastructure for highways with a common goal of connecting people

Your day to day will include:

• Learn how to operate vehicles and plant requiring specialist skills, including undertaking daily vehicle checks, routine maintenance (e.g. oil, water, wiper fluid) and cleaning; and to ensure defect reports are competed and submitted
• Develop skills to support with all aspects of highway Fencing maintenance works
• Support in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclical maintenance activities and minor civils works
• Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with the relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect members of the public
• Keep records, complete all necessary paperwork, communicate and liaise with other employees of Amey, sub-contractors, the emergency services, the police, the general public, clients and customers

What are we looking for?

The role of IVR and Structures Highways Maintenance Apprentice is great for you if you:

• Are 18 years or older by the time the position starts
• Have GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 (GCSE D or above) including Maths and English OR Functional Skills level 1 in English and Maths
• Are punctual, self-motivated, and willing to learn
• Have the ability to handle physical work in varying weather conditions

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application#joinkier