Highways Operations Apprentice
Averaging 37.5 hours per week.
Salary Circa 25k per annum.
We are looking to recruit a Highways Operations Apprentice to join our Motorway Operations team on M6toll.
The Highways Operations Apprentice will help ensure the M6toll is maintained and operated to the highest level in terms of safety and quality, providing a safe and reliable journey to M6toll customers.
You will have strong IT skills, including proficiency in all Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. You will have a strong passion for construction and engineering.
You will learn all elements of Operations on M6toll to gain an understanding of the end-to-end service offered to customers. This includes Highway Asset operations, Engineering, Service Delivery and Capital Projects.
During the apprenticeship you will:
- Assist with all aspects of network operations, including identification, planning, and implementation of operational highway maintenance activities and projects
- Learn to deliver all elements of control room operations under the supervision of Service Delivery Coordinator/ Service Delivery Control Centre leader.
- Learn to deliver all elements of Facilities management under the supervision of the facilities supervisor.
- Learn to deliver all elements of engineering activities on M6toll under the supervision of the senior engineering technician team.
Following a successful period of developing operational skills and experience within the organization you will specialise in Highway and Asset Operations working within the Motorway Operations team.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Identifying, planning and delivering routine & reactive maintenance activities on M6toll using both internal resources and 3rd party contractors.
- You will also support with the coordination and delivery of highway related improvement schemes in line with operational priorities and M6toll long term plan.
- Support with conducting inspections and Audits of the highway assets and internal/3rd party contractors works in line with our internal and mandatory inspection regimes.
- Make and process road space bookings on and off network Inc. Temporary Traffic Regulation orders
- Learn the fundamental engineering behind highway structures. Assist with the programming of Principal and General inspections. Support with the delivery of maintenance to these structures based on the findings of inspections.
- Assist with the collation, analysis and reporting of data associated with all elements of Network operations.
- Supporting with the review of health and safety documentation
- Assisting with identifying and implementing highway and operational network improvement activities.
To be successful, previous operations/engineering experience is not essential however you should be enthusiastic and have an interest in this area.
During the Apprenticeship you will be trained and assessed to at least NVQ Level 3 in a construction/ engineering based subject.
Normal hours will be 08:30-17:00 37.5hrs – Out of hours working Inc. Weekends and Nighttime working will be required at times. There is potential for the role to require on-call functions.
You will need a driving license and your own transport. The role will require criminal records check clearance. You will be required to adhere to the Company dress code and Alcohol & Drugs policy.
Following the successful completion of a 6 month probation period you will enter into a formal apprenticeship
If you wish to apply, email your CV and a cover letter to m6tollhr@m6toll.co.uk
Closing date 22nd August 2025