Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship
Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2
Functional Skills maths and English if you do not have GCSEs in them
Abrasive wheels
Level 3 first aid at work
Manual Handling
Reversing Banksman
StreetWorks (NRSWA)
You will train in a 4-day block once a month
If you are successful, you will first have a full 2-3-week induction to get you ready to safely work on site with the gangs
Work will include excavation, engineering, replacement and civil works as well as first time reinstatement and highways maintenance services - you will be trained for the relevant contracts you are working on
Training:
Highway Maintenance Skilled Operative Level 2
Your training will take place at our main depot in the north of London
It will be 4 consecutive days a month and will be a combination of practical and portfolio building
If you do not already have GCSEs in maths and English, we will support you on a one-to-one basis to gain these
You will also complete other qualifications, courses and cards depending on which contracts you are working on
Training Outcome:
Once successful completion of the apprenticeship there are a number of routes in the company that you may take for example, HGV driver, Banksman, Planning and more .
Employer Description:
SQS is a leading utility solutions provider with over twenty five years experience. We serve the electricity, gas, water, telecoms, Local Authority and commercial sectors in London, the Home Counties and the South East. Founded in 1996 by Maurice and Katrina O’Connor, SQS is a family business that has evolved to offer a widening portfolio of utility services. This includes excavation, engineering, replacement and civil works as well as first time reinstatement and highways maintenance services. With a growing workforce of over 600 and an established reputation for excellent customer service and quality, our self-delivery model allows us to respond rapidly to the changing needs and demands of our customer. Coupled with innovation, this provides a trusted and competitive service level that keeps our clients and their customers satisfied.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC
Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness,Full manual driving licence,Vehicle to get to work,Relevant experience,Good timekeeping