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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.

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

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.

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.

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