Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentice (Level 2)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you ready to kick-start your career in the highways maintenance sector? Marlborough Highways is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join the team as Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentices. In this role, you will work on both rural and urban roads repairing damaged surfaces using hand and power tools and operating pedestrian plant machinery. You’ll work as part of a team during repairs and also independently when preparing areas for work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Excavate and reinstate highways by carrying out maintenance and repair tasks, including the removal of material within roads or adjacent areas using hand or power tools.
• Undertake both reactive and planned maintenance on rural and urban roads.

• Read, interpret, and work to drawings, specifications, and highway information.
• Prepare and operate powered tools or pedestrian plant machinery (rollers, mixers, compressors).

• Understand and demonstrate the Marlborough Highways way of working, ensuring compliance with quality, health, and safety policies.
• Always represent the business professionally and adhere to HSEQ standards.

• The program includes an average of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training delivered through an external training provider, supported by additional in-house development opportunities.
• On completion of the apprenticeship, you will undergo an End Point Assessment (EPA) — consisting of a knowledge test, practical assessment, and professional discussion — to confirm your occupational competence.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• GCSEs Grade C (or Grade 4) or above in Maths and English. If you have not achieved these, you will be supported to do so as part of the apprenticeship.

• Previous experience in the construction industry is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to produce work accurately and meet deadlines.
• A good understanding of the principles behind highway maintenance and repair within the civil engineering sector.
• Sound organisational and communication skills with the ability to work safely and productively within a team.
• Commitment to academic study and the pursuit of professional accreditation.

• Enthusiastic, committed, and flexible, including availability for overtime when required.
• A strong grasp of health and safety fundamentals and their impact on the workplace.

MARLBOROUGH HIGHWAYS APPLICATION INSTRUCTION TIPS

TO APPLY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION, SUBMIT YOUR UPDATED CV AND ON THE PERSONAL SUMMARY YOU SHOULD COVER THE BELOW POINTS:

1. What you are applying for and why.
2. Why do you want to work for Marlborough Highways?
3. What qualifications do you already hold that are relevant to the Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentice?
4. What SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and EXPERTISE do you have that are relevant for this role? (please refer to the candidate requirements listed above).
5. What personal qualities do you have that will be useful for this role?
6.  (please refer to the candidate requirements listed above).

This role may close early depending on the number of applicants.