Do you enjoy working outdoors? If so, perhaps working as a surfacing operative is your career call. Earn as you learn, combining study for an SVQ in Highways Maintenance and Roadbuilding Maintenance (Construction) in Scotland, with industry experience at the largest independent construction materials group in the UK. Quarries, cement, and construction are no longer old-fashioned sectors. We re providing the foundation for our lives, building the places where we live and work, play and in-between. SVQ in highways maintenance and road building Full company funding of any fees for qualifications and training A competitive salary significantly higher than the national minimum wage for apprentices Support from a community of apprentices; A huge variety of potential career progression pathways at a stable, thriving business. As an Apprentice Surfacing Operative, you ll support the vital need to be involved in the surfacing, resurfacing and improvement of vast stretches of roads and the highway network. You will help with the removal of old roads and surfaces, preparing for the new surface, complete inspections, and testing of the new surfaces. There will be 2 weeks of block training, which could be residential, depending on where you live. Breedon will cover the costs of any accommodation, travel and meals. You won t be spending every day in a clean, corporate office swivelling on an office chair! If you have a natural affinity with the great outdoors, in all weathers, then now we re talking! National 4 in Maths & English desirable although not essential. Basic IT skills to use work systems e.g. excel, work, etc. Enthusiasm for working in the great outdoors. A full UK Driving Licence during your apprenticeship with us, we want you to experience and see everything we have to offer so you will need to be flexible to travel to other sites. Flexibility with your working hours and be able to work nights and weekends. The ability to work away from home with possible overnight stays. You will need to be a minimum age of 18 (by July 2026). you ll work in a close-knit team, with someone always on hand to offer help. I didn t need any previous experience within the field and have been given all the help and support that I need to do well within my role. A competitive salary Pension 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays on top Share Saver Scheme Life Assurance Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands. Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways. About Breedon Group plc Breedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.