Traffic Management Apprentice

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is looking for a Traffic Management Highways Maintenance Apprentice in Birmingham. This position involves supporting the Transportation Team while pursuing a Level 2 apprenticeship. Responsibilities include providing traffic management support, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with the team on various highway maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should have relevant educational qualifications, be self-motivated, and ready to work in all weather conditions. This role offers practical experience in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older by the time the position starts.
• Possess GCSE qualifications in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Capability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide traffic management support for highway works.
• Complete traffic management risk assessments.
• Support in reviewing traffic management for minor works.
• Handle materials and equipment for site works.

Skills

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Ability to handle physical work

Education

GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 (D or above) or Functional Skills level 1 in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

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

Location

Location: Thimble Mill Lane Depot, Birmingham

Hours

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £20,800

Start date

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 Traffic Management 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 to support in the overall design, build and maintenance of infrastructure for highways with a common goal of connecting people.

Your day to day

• Provide traffic management support when completing carriageway, footway and drainage works


• Learn how to complete traffic management risk assessment


• Support in reviewing and implementation of traffic management for minor works


• Hand sweeping, cleaning, litter picking, loading, unloading and general handling of materials and equipment

What we are looking for

The role of Traffic Management 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


• 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 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 in the linked materials.

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 in the linked materials.

We look forward to seeing your application — #joinkier