Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice

Amey Lg Ltd; Leek; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Staffordshire is offering an apprenticeship for a Highways Maintenance Operative. The role involves varied highway maintenance tasks, including patching, drainage, and responding to incidents. Applicants need GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, a full UK driving license, and a passion for teamwork. This position promises a supportive environment with competitive benefits, including a structured learning program and flexibility in work patterns.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary with yearly reviews

Fully funded leadership programmes

24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Customisable benefits

Exclusive discounts through an online portal

Two Social Impact Days each year

Support for new parents

Qualifications

• GCSE / Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English (Entry Level 3 required if not held).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of highway maintenance tasks such as patching and drainage maintenance.
• Participate in standby rotations for incident response and winter maintenance services.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Passion for developing skills

Enthusiasm for teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GCSE / Functional Skills in Maths and English

Job description

Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice – Staffordshire

Starting Salary: £25,536 (Subject to review)

Working hours: Mon-Friday 7:30–16:00 (40hrs/week)

As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 programme, which will take approximately 21 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered college through 1‑2‑1 support, e‑learning materials, and access to technical experts in the workplace.

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Staffordshire, working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Our Staffordshire account has worked with Staffordshire County Council since 2014 to manage and maintain the county’s highways infrastructure across 6,000 km of roads, cycle routes, bridges, tunnels, lighting, drainage, traffic signals, trees and land.

What you will do

As a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice, every day will be different. One day you might be installing traffic management systems; the next, you may be carrying out minor civil works such as temporary patching or ditching.

Perform a variety of highway maintenance tasks, including carriageway and footway patching, kerbing, ironwork replacement, and drainage maintenance.

Attend work briefings to receive instructions and guidance on driving and operating vehicles and plant equipment, using both general and specialist skills.

Participate in 24‑hour standby rotations during summer and winter for incident response, winter maintenance services, precautionary gritting and snow clearance.

Allocate and track time and resource utilisation in line with the relevant allocation system.

Maintain accurate records, complete all required paperwork, and communicate effectively with Amey colleagues, subcontractors, emergency services, police, clients and customers.

What you will bring

GCSE / Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English (Entry Level 3 required if not held).

Full UK driving licence.

Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally.

Enthusiasm to be part of a high performing team and a drive for success.

Minimum age 18 years.

Successful applicants must undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to a safe and compliant working environment.

Application and shortlisting

Shortlisting will be based on submitted certificates, predicted grades or achieved qualifications. If you have issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews.
• First‑class mentoring and structured learning and development programme.
• Fully funded leadership programmes and comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Generous pension scheme with additional contributions from Amey.
• Hybrid, part‑time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
• Customisable benefits (insurance, Cycle2Work, discounted gym membership).
• Exclusive discounts through an online portal.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Support for new parents and those with caring responsibilities.
• Affinity networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day, our teams across the UK and internationally shape some of the most complex environments that will impact generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey, we continuously evolve our ways of working to reflect the diverse needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support required during the recruitment process.

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.