Annual wage £16,000.00 Working week Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm. Total hours per week: 40 Expected duration 23 Months Possible start date 01 Jul 2024 Date posted 26 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000247449 Positions 3 available What you will do in your working day Your day to day will include: 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 The training you will be getting 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'll work closely with the Transportation team to support in keeping over 27,000km of roads flowing across the UK Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed Apprentices without Level 1 in English and maths will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and maths prior to taking the end-point assessment What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Progression to continue supporting the highways maintenance team in Northamptonshire and opportunities to study for further qualifications. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 4) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Level 4) Desired Things to consider Due to the nature of the role, we would require the successful applicant to hold a full driving licence by the time they start the role.