We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative Apprentice to join our Area 12 account based in Barnsley.
Starting Salary: 28,729.00 per annum (Subject to review)
Location : Wood View, Sheffield Road, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5TT.
Working hours per week: Monday - Friday, Days and Nights. 07:00 - 15:00 Days, 19:00 - 5:00 Nights. 45hr/week.
Start date : April 2026
Apprenticeship Link: Lead traffic management operative / Skills England
As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Lead Traffic Management Operative level 2 apprenticeship which will take approximately 21 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered training provider to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community within Area 12 working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK.
Amey has been working in partnership with Area 12 Highways England since June 2021. Area 12 is made up of 476km dual carriageway, 179km single carriageway and 1,963 structures.
We provide routine, cyclic and winter maintenance and response across Yorkshire and Humberside, also overseeing traffic management during incidents and the operation of the ten maintenance depots in the region.
Ensuring our roads are well- maintained and well- managed, through all-weather seasons we aim to help reduce traffic incidents and severity of road accidents as well as ensure road user of Yorkshire and Humberside feel safer.
What you will do: As a Highways Maintenance Operative, you will be hands-on with real-world maintenance and response activities, gaining valuable experience that directly supports your apprenticeship. You will be a key part of a proactive team, tackling a variety of essential tasks that keep our roads safe and running smoothly, including:
- Carry out highway maintenance tasks , such as minor civils, drainage, litter picking, and carriageway patching.
- Interpret regulations and manage temporary traffic systems , including selection, installation, maintenance, and recovery.
- Maintain, document, handle, and store TTM equipment safely and effectively.
- Operate vehicles and plant , including routine checks, maintenance, and cleaning.
- Support emergency and winter operations as required.
- Ensure health and safety compliance for self, team, and the public.
- Record driver hours and resource usage accurately.
- Maintain communication and documentation with colleagues, contractors, and external parties.
What you will bring: - If you do not hold GCSE/functional skills qualifications, you must achieve a minimum of entry level 3 in Maths and English during initial assessment
- Have the enthusiasm to be part of a high performing team and a drive for success
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment
Please ensure you upload your certificates, predicted grades, or achieved qualifications with your application, as we will shortlist based on this information. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.
Why join Amey? At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
- Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions
- Career Growth: Throughout your programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
- Training Opportunities : Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
- Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
- Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
- Flexible working - Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
- Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
- Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
About Amey We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.
To find out more visit our website (url removed)
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@(url removed) to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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