Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team responsible for delivering high-quality surfacing and resurfacing work across a regional road network. Road Surfacing Operatives play a vital role in maintaining the country's infrastructure, and in this hands-on role you will help keep roads safe, durable and fit for the future.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Road surfacing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You’ll be based across a region site, working outdoors as part of an experienced surfacing team who will support you as you learn how roads are planned, prepared, surfaced and finished. You’ll gain experience operating specialist machinery, preparing surfaces, laying asphalt, inspecting completed work and understanding the techniques that keep roads performing to the highest standards.
You’ll spend most of your time learning on the job, taking part in daily tasks and gradually building the confidence to operate tools, support machinery, follow technical drawings and contribute to the safe and productive running of the team.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, being outdoors, working in a team and seeing a project come together from start to finish. Your curiosity, willingness to get involved and ability to stay focused will help you progress quickly.
You will gain real industry experience, a recognised qualification and the chance to build a long term career in a growing sector. You’ll learn how we maintain high standards in safety, quality and environmental performance while ensuring we produce and deliver the right materials to our customers.
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
* Chaddock Lane, Astley, Tyldesley, Greater Manchester, M29 7JU
* Unit 3, Europa Way, Sheffield, S9 1TQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TELFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Road surfacing operative (level 2)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Lay and compact road surfaces using all forms of asphalt and ancillary productssuch as bond coat and bituminous jointing compounds, in accordance with relevant specifications and industry best practise.
* Prepare and operate large specialist resurfacing plant and machinery such as planers to remove the existing surface, floating screed pavers laying asphalt, rollers, chippers, loading shovels and large hydraulic breakers.
* Prepare and operate powered units and tools such as disc cutters, breakers, floor-saws and compactor plates.
* Carry out the excavation (planing) and reinstatement of the highway, install street ironworks.
* Identify, locate and excavate around underground services to avoid strikes and loss of service.
* Apply appropriate health, safety, environmental and ecological procedures when working on the roads, including the movement, storage, lifting and handling of resources.
* Plan, undertake and inspect work safely, efficiently and productively.
* Read, interpret and work to drawings, specifications and highways information.
* Work safely within temporary traffic management (utilising sterile safety zones, traffic lights, signage, cones and barriers) as required by legislation and industry standards to protect all parties whilst works are undertaken.
* Communicate effectively using oral and written communication methods.
* Work effectively within a team environment, cooperating and supporting team members when required.
* Use own time effectively in order to consistently complete work on time to agreed programmes.
Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
You are someone who enjoys practical work, is motivated by problem solving and has a genuine interest in how machines and systems operate. You are naturally curious and like asking questions so you can learn and improve. You feel confident following clear processes and instructions, especially when it comes to safety, and you understand the importance of keeping yourself and others safe at work. Most importantly, you are motivated, eager to learn and ready to build a long term career.