Highway Maintenance Apprentice

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About the role: You will be working in a small team of Highways Maintenance Operatives, as part of a larger network of teams across Cornwall, maintaining and constructing our County’s roads and footpaths. During your apprenticeship you will develop practical skills and a deep knowledge about highways maintenance operations in the Highways section of Cormac Solutions Highways & Environment service. This is an apprenticeship post, and you will be learning whilst working gaining the level 2 Highways Maintenance Apprenticeship qualification and going to college / training centre as appropriate. Please view the apprenticeship standard: Highways maintenance skilled operative / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education Duties include (but are not limited to): All Highways maintenance and construction A range of routine manual tasks in relation to highways maintenance such as, laying kerbs, surfacing, repairing potholes, installing street Ironworks You will be using hand tools and powered tools or pedestrian plant You will be setting up traffic management Following written instructions and interpreting drawings Working with sub- contractors on larger schemes Please view the Role Profile . We’re looking for: An employee who is passionate about working to maintain Cornwall’s road network, providing a safe travel route for the public. You will be committed to completing a level 2 Highways Maintenance apprenticeship and continuing your personal development. This is a hazardous role, so you must be at least 16 and 1/2 years old to apply. This ensures that you will be at least 18 years old by the time you complete the apprenticeship and are working unsupervised. Eligible to drive in the UK: driving licence or provisional driving licence and ability to achieve full driving licence within the first 12 months, plus access to transport and a willingness to travel to sites not serviced by public transport Ability to travel to Notter Bridge Technical Training Centre, near Saltash Current or predicted Maths and English Functional Skills Level 1 or above (equivalent to GCSE 1,2,3 or D,E,F,G or above) You will have a positive outlook and enjoy working outdoors. You will be trustworthy, dependable and work well in a team You will be able to communicate well with your team, your employers, tutors and the public You will be safety conscious, have a strong awareness of the health and safety of both yourself and others. You will be resilient, respectful, adaptable and keen to learn and complete your apprenticeship) Our offer to you: Salary: £14,500 for the first year, progressing to the Real Living Wage (as set by the Living Wage Foundation) Contract: permanent, full time Working Hours: 37 per week Location: Cornwall - you will be allocated to a site and permanent supervisor upon appointment. Base: you will likely be based at one of our main sites in Bodmin, Bude, Helston, Falmouth, Launceston, Liskeard, Newquay, Penzance, or Scorrier. Close Date: Midnight Monday 14 August 2023 Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes: Generous pension scheme with employer contribution Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional Cycle to Work scheme Investment and support in your continuous training and development Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role. To apply Please follow the link below to apply for the role with your candidate profile; remember to upload your CV. Closing date: MidnightMonday 14th August 2023 Contact us If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role. Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at the Corserv Group. Trusted

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• Join us It’s a great time to work with us at the Corserv Group. We are proud to be contributing to a brighter future for Cornwall with exciting plans to generate growth and opportunity across the County and beyond. We work in collaboration with Cornwall Council to provide local residents with the best possible services and care. Whichever business area you join, you’ll be part of a supportive and creative team of professionals. You’ll have a friendly and collaborative workplace and investment in your professional development. With a diversity of roles across our group of businesses, we’re a great destination for developing your career whilst living in the beautiful county of Cornwall. We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome all applicants from all background and experience. It’s an exciting time to support our work at Cormac Solutions. We are driving growth and innovation across Cornwall and beyond. Our projects are maintaining the connectivity and beauty of Cornwall, enhancing the natural and built environment. We are passionate about ensuring the county has a sustainable infrastructure for all our local residents and visitors. Our project work spans highways development and construction design as well as environmental and conservation programmes that protect Cornwall’s natural heritage. Working with us, you will be joining a talented team of professionals working collaboratively to bring positive improvements and regeneration to the county. You’ll be rewarded with investment in your professional development and the chance to develop your career creatively with involvement in our diverse projects portfolio. Please follow this link to find out more about us .