Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative Apprentice – Liverpool

This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in highway electrical engineering while working towards a nationally recognised level 2 qualification. As a Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative Apprentice, you will support the installation, inspection, maintenance and repair of essential highway electrical infrastructure, helping to keep the UK’s road network safe and operational. 

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will develop practical skills in the installation and maintenance of street lighting, traffic signals, illuminated signs, electrical cabling and other highway electrical equipment. You will also gain valuable knowledge of health and safety, electrical testing, fault finding, traffic management and the specialist tools and equipment used within the industry. 

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, working outdoors, solving practical problems and are keen to build a rewarding career in highway electrical engineering and infrastructure. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the installation and maintenance of street lighting systems. 
• Supporting the installation, inspection and repair of traffic signals and illuminated signs. 
• Installing ducts, cables and feeder pillars. 
• Learning how to safely isolate and test electrical equipment. 
• Carrying out planned maintenance and fault-finding activities. 
• Using specialist tools, plant and testing equipment. 
• Working safely on live highways under traffic management. 
• Completing site documentation and digital records. 
• Working alongside experienced engineers on infrastructure projects throughout the UK. 
   

Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative (Level 2) Apprentice.

Functional Skills in math’s and English, if required.

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0051-v1-0

Training will be delivered at the J McCann Training Centre in Lenton, Nottingham. The centre offers a dedicated learning environment equipped with industry-recognised facilities and equipment, designed to enhance the apprentice experience and support the development of key technical skills.

This ensures that training closely reflects current industry standards and employer requirements, providing apprentices with practical, hands-on experience relevant to their role.

Training will be delivered via a block-release model, 1 week out of the month; enabling apprentices to fully immerse themselves in their learning while applying their knowledge within the workplace. For apprentices travelling from further afield, accommodation will be arranged and fully funded by the company, ensuring they can focus on their development and gain maximum benefit from the training program.

Highways Electrician or Service Operative apprenticeship, further Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role with J McCann & Co Limited as a Highway Electrical Maintenance and Installation Operative.

As your skills and experience develop, you may have the opportunity to progress onto the level 3 enhancing your technical knowledge and opening up opportunities for specialist, senior engineering and supervisory roles within the business.