Apprenticeships

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

Stoke-on-Trent City Council Staffordshire

Intermediate

Apprenticeship Level

Highways maintenance skilled operative (level 2)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

Practically-minded? Like being 'hands-on'? We are on the look-out for 3 motivated apprentice highways operatives for our Highways team. You will be out and about, learning how to repair potholes, fix road defects and keep Stoke-on-Trent's streets safe for everyone.

  • 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

Employment

£14,526.20 a year

Wage

37

Hours Per Week

1 Sep 2025

Expected Start Date

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.

Working Week

2 Years

Expected Duration

Employer

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Employer Name

Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 1HH, Staffordshire

Employer Address
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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.

Training Provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

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. 

Desired Applicant

Skills

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

Qualifications

English GCSE (Grades 2/E or equivalent) Essential, Maths GCSE (Grade 2/E or equivalent) Essential

Further Information Contact

Steve Lovatt

01782 232127

[email protected]

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.

VAC1000316116

Vacancy Reference Number

8 May 2025

Application Closing Date
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