3 x Apprentice Highways Operatives for Stoke-on-Trent City Council's Highways team.

Assisting in regular inspections and assessments of highways assets, including roads, footpaths, and street furniture Supporting the maintenance team in carrying out repairs on the carriageway and footway network, including pothole filling and surface repairs, and emergency work Learning to operate and handle various tools and machinery used in reactive repairs Assisting in inspecting damaged areas and reporting findings to senior staff

Training:

The bulk of the training will be on-the-job in the Highways team. You will work alongside experienced operatives, gaining practical skills while working towards the Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2 apprenticeship standard. 

Training Outcome:

Although there is no guarantee of a job after the apprenticeship, this is a 'foot in the door' for a long-term career and many of our apprentices do go on to secure temporary or permanent positions with the Council. 

Employer Description:
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

Working Hours :
Apprentices will be working and training for 37 hours per week and will need to be flexible in terms of work days and also start and finish times. Apprentices will be working all over the city.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Motivated,Practically-minded,Time-keeping,Willingness to work outdoors