Highways Apprentice

We are looking for 2 Highway Apprentices who have an interest in Highway Construction and Maintenance, who are committed to achieving a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeship standard You must be willing to work outside in all weathers, be reliable, punctual, and have good communication skills Be able to work using your own initiative as well as work in a team environment You will be required to travel to college on a week-long block release, where you will be required to stay in a hotel provided by the Council You will undertake the Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeship standard. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found on: Highways maintenance skilled operative / Skills England  This apprenticeship role is a fixed-term contract for 18 months in line with the length of the apprenticeship training As a Highways Apprentice, you will be able to develop your skills and work alongside experienced teams, helping to improve roads and footways across the City Under the direction of Highways Site Supervisors and skilled operatives, you will learn how to pave, lay kerbs, rake tarmac, install drainage systems, plus a lot more as part of your apprenticeship

Training:
You will be supported to undertake a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeship standard

Training Outcome:
A permanent role within the company (subject to funding)

Employer Description:

Coventry is a city that is changing fast and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead. A great place to live and work and it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. That’s why we are looking for people who are passionate, dedicated people who, like us, are determined to make real, positive change to Coventry.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

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