Level 2
Apprentice Roadworker x 3 posts
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council · Hellaby Depot, Oaks Lane Depot and Riverside House with site-based working also required
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- Pay
- £15,392 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- 1 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Openings
- 3 positions
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council directly.
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What you would do
Following the success of our previous Apprenticeship recruitment, we have new and exciting two year Roadworker Apprenticeship opportunities to offer. We are seeking individuals that are highly motivated and can work individually as well as part of a team and have a passion for continued development and doing the best for our communities.
Day to day
- To assist, as part of a team in highway maintenance and construction as directed by Team Leader
- Assist the service to deliver an excellent service to its customers and with correct training and guidance, assist in ensuring that all works are carried out in accordance with relevant timescale and standards
- Develop the skills and then under supervision, operate, maintain and secure highway maintenance equipment and tools including to erect, fix and dismantle street furniture and equipment
- Assist in the security of buildings, facilities, equipment and the maintaining and archiving records
What you would study
Highways maintenance skilled operative (level 2)
- In the job role with support from line manager and collegues
- Day release to a college setting .
Training provider: CONSTRUCTION AND PLANT ASSESSMENTS LTD
Working week
Full Time 37 hours Monday to Friday.
What you need
- GCSE English at grade 9-2 or A*-E (essential)
- GCSE Maths at grade 9-2 or A*-E (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
After the apprenticeship
Highways Maintenance Skilled Operatives work for a variety of companies within the private sector (Utilities Companies, such as Electric, Gas and Water firms) and also the public sector (Local Authorities, County Councils and Highways England).
Where
Hellaby Depot, Oaks Lane Depot and Riverside House with site-based working also required, Yorkshire and the Humber (S60).
About Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Rotherham Council employ almost 5,000 people to provide essential services to our 260,000 residents. It also has an important role in working with other providers of public services across Rotherham for residents and 100,000 people who work in Rotherham. You could become part of a team that makes a difference.
Things to consider
To work at all times in accordance with established Safe Systems of Work, Health and Safety guidelines, policies and procedures.
Reference 2000056773.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £15,392 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- 1 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Openings
- 3 positions
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council directly.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.