Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentice - London
£31,473 - £34,632 per year
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Job Description
Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentice - London
Department: APPRENTICESHIPS
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Compensation: £31,473 - £34,632 / year
Description
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our growing organisation as Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentices.
Highways Maintenance Skilled Operatives work on rural and urban roads to repair damaged surfaces, using hand and power tools and pedestrian plant machinery.
They work as part of a team carrying out the repairs and individually, when preparing the area for repair.
Skilled Operatives must also be able to interpret and work to drawings and specifications when carrying out repairs to the highway.
A Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative will undertake reactive and planned rural and urban roads maintenance and repair.
With all our apprenticeship roles paying a minimum of Living Wage, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or build on their career within the highways industry.
What does an apprenticeship with Marlborough look like?
Duration
This apprenticeship is an 18-month programme, which consists of block release to an external training provider and is fully funded by Marlborough Highways.
Off-the-job training
As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete (on average) 6 hours per week off-the-job training, which will be supported by Marlborough Highways and the training provider. In-house training and development opportunities are also available to support with the off-the-job hours.
End Point Assessment
On completion of the apprenticeship training, you will complete the End Point Assessment (EPA) This is the final assessment in the apprenticeship of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours the learned throughout the apprenticeship. The EPA comprises of a knowledge test, practical assessment & a professional discussion, carried out by an external assessor. Passing the EPA confirms that are occupationally competent and completes the apprenticeship programme.
What will you do?
- Excavate and reinstate the highway by carrying out maintenance and repairs, including removal of material within the road or roadside using hand or power tools.
- Read, interpret, and work to drawings, specifications, and highways information.
- To understand and demonstrate the Marlborough Highways way of working, ensuring that the processes are complied with.
- Prepare and operate powered tools or pedestrian plant, machinery, or equipment (rollers, mixers, and compressors)
- To understand the principles of maintenance and repair within the civil engineering and highways sector.
- To comply with all quality, health, and safety policies.
- To always represent the business in a professional manner
Who are we looking for?
- GCSEs Grade C or above, in Maths and English.
- Previous experience within the construction industry is desirable, but not essential.
- Ability to produce work accurately and to deadlines.
- Enthusiastic, committed, and flexible around hours and overtime when required.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Commitment to undertaking academic study and progression of professional accreditation.
- Good understanding of health and safety and its impact on the workplace.
- Ability to work safely and productively within a team.
- Communication skills, both verbal and written.
Our Values and Behaviours
We know people matter - We respect, care, and invest in our people, the communities in which we work and our common future. We are open. We are honest. We are fair
Pride - We take pride in everything we do. We speak positively. Deliver quality. Act safely. Always.
Spirit - We have spirit. We promote a positive atmosphere and energy. We are inclusive. We have brilliant team working and friendships. Driving success so we all win.
Bold - We are bold. We are confident, optimistic and trust in our ability. We look forward and are excited about our progressive future.
Marlborough Highways is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates difference. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.. We promote a culture of respect and fairness for all employees and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities for everyone. If you feel you could benefit from any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Core Responsibilities
The operative will perform reactive and planned maintenance and repairs on rural and urban roads using hand and power tools. Responsibilities include excavating, reinstating highways, and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
Requirements
Candidates should have GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English, or be willing to work towards them. Previous construction experience is desirable, along with a commitment to academic study and professional accreditation.
Benefits
- Living Wage
- Fully funded apprenticeship
- In-house training and development opportunities
About Marlborough Highways
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company size: 201-500 employees
Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work. We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care. We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain. Our core services include road surfacing, reactive maintenance, highway maintenance, highway engineering, surface treatments, winter maintenance, bridge installation, structure maintenance, cliff stabilisation, gully cleansing, traffic management, street lighting, emergency call outs, road marking, and urban redevelopment.