Apprentice Operative – Contracting (Highways Maintenance) – tarmac/TP/67621/7437

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

Apprenticeship summary

As an Apprentice Operative, you’ll work on both rural and urban roads, helping to maintain and improve the infrastructure that keeps the country moving. You’ll gain hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, and pedestrian-operated plant machinery while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. 

Apply To Vacancy

Closing date: February 27, 2026

Add to Bookmarks
LCR BeMore
Wage:
£18,293 a year
Total hours per week:
40
Expected duration (weeks):
52
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
January 12, 2026
Possible start date:
September 1, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Intermediate

  • Repairing potholes and damaged road surfaces
  • Reinstating and replacing pavements, kerbs, and street ironworks
  • Laying new road surfaces using appropriate tools and materials
  • Attending daily briefings and toolbox talks with a proactive approach to health and safety
  • Following instructions from team leaders to ensure safe and efficient working practices
  • Representing Tarmac professionally when interacting with clients and the public
  • Participating in training courses and developing your skills in machinery and plant use (e.g. steel saws, rollers, dumpers)
  • Receiving full manual handling training and support to obtain your NRSWA accreditation
  • Minimising environmental impact during operations

Your learning will be delivered through dedicated block release sessions, with all accommodation and travel expenses covered.

  • Operative role

Employer

TARMAC TRADING LIMITED

As the UK’s leading sustainable construction materials, road contracting and building products business, we’re a unique place to work in that we influence the future of the UK. It's something we’re extremely proud of and enjoy sharing that passion with colleagues who decide to join us, whatever your background. Our hugely diverse areas of work require a broad range of skillsets, learning styles and approaches to work. We really do have a role for anyone, whether you’re practically minded and suited to hands-on roles, or better placed leading on business strategy with a keen eye for data and trends. We’re looking for good people who share our values and want to make a difference, welcoming diversity of thought, experience and skillsets.

Training

Training Provider:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard:

Highways maintenance skilled operative (level 2)