Job Description

Description

Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprentice

Location:

Various locations across East and North London

Vacancies:

7 Positions

Duration:

18-month Apprenticeship Program (Fully funded by Marlborough Highways)

Pay Rate:

London Living Wage 13.85 per hour

Work Week:

45 hours per week

Closing Dates for Applications:

1st June

Assessment days:

June 17th & July 23rd

Start Date:

September 2025

Are you ready to kick-start your career in the highways maintenance sector? Marlborough Highways is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

Maintenance & Repairs:

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.

Technical Responsibilities:

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

Upholding Standards:

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.

Training & Development:

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.

What We're Looking For

Education:

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.

Experience & Skills:

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.

Personal Attributes:

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

Why Join Us?

Industry-Leading Training:

Benefit from an 18-month fully funded apprenticeship program designed to develop both practical skills and theoretical knowledge.

Career Progression:

Gain hands-on experience that will pave the way for a long-term career in highways maintenance.

Support & Development:

Receive ongoing in-house training and mentorship from an experienced team at Marlborough Highways.



If you are ready to be part of a team that keeps our roads safe and in excellent condition while embarking on an exciting career path, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Access to 24/7 GP Service Healthshield Cashback Scheme Retail Discounts Employee Assistance Programme Reward and Recognition Programme Private Pension Death in Service Cover Learning and Development Opportunities

About Marlborough Highways

Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years' experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work.



We have a pool of over 480 multi-skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in-house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on-hand to provide exceptional customer care.



We are a multi-discipline contractor, specialising in full-service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain.

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