Highways Maintenance Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company is seeking a Highways Maintenance Apprentice in Towcester to work towards a Level 2 apprenticeship. In this role, you will perform various responsibilities, including routine maintenance of roads and assisting in traffic monitoring. Ideal candidates are 18 or older, with GCSEs in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 1. This role offers the chance to earn while you learn and develop a strong foundational skill set in highways maintenance.

Benefits

Variety of tailored benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older by the time the position starts.
• Ability to handle physical work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work across several highways depots in the region.
• Provide routine maintenance and ensure continued operation of roads, tunnels, and bridges.
• Assist in monitoring traffic flow during maintenance operations.

Skills

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Physical endurance in varying weather

Education

Minimum of GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 including Maths and English OR Functional Skills level 1 in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Highways Maintenance Apprentice

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

Location: Towcester, Northamptonshire

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 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 will work closely with the Transportation team to design, build and maintain infrastructure for highways, with a common goal of connecting people.

Responsibilities

• Working across several highways depots in the region
• Providing routine maintenance and ensuring continued operation of roads, tunnels, and bridges in the area
• Other activities such as kerbing, concrete work and laying asphalt
• Assisting in monitoring traffic flow during maintenance operations
• Following health and safety protocols, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring a safe working environment

What we are looking for

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

• 18 years or older by the time the position starts
• Have a minimum of 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
• Have the ability to work collaboratively with a team

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 offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information on benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a priority for us. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application. #joinkier

The in person assessment centre will take place on the 11th of March in Northampton