Roadworker Apprentice – Level 2 (8 Posts)

Start your career in Highways Maintenance

We are looking to recruit eight Apprentice Roadworkers to join our Highways Service at the following locations:

2 Positions – Chapel-en-le-Frith Depot

2 Positions – Darley Dale Depot

2 Positions – Stonegravels Depot

2 Positions – Willington Depot

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience maintaining Derbyshire’s highway network while studying towards a Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship (Level 2).

You’ll be part of a skilled operational team delivering essential services that keep communities connected, safe and moving.

Why Join Derbyshire Highways?

Our Highways Service plays a critical role in maintaining and improving the county’s roads, footways and infrastructure.

You’ll gain experience in a service that:

• Maintains a large and complex highway network across urban and rural areas
• Delivers essential reactive and planned maintenance works
• Operates in a highly safety-critical, customer-facing environment
• Supports communities through reliable, efficient and high-quality service delivery

This apprenticeship forms part of our commitment to developing a skilled local workforce, providing long-term career opportunities within highways operations.

What you’ll be doing

Working as part of Highways operational teams, you will support the delivery of maintenance and construction works across the network.

Your role will include:

• Assisting with highway repairs including carriageways, footways and drainage
• Supporting excavation, reinstatement and maintenance activities
• Working with tools, plant and equipment (under supervision)
• Assisting with traffic management and site safety arrangements
• Supporting the safe delivery of works in live highway environments
• Maintaining equipment and ensuring work areas are left safe and tidy
• Contributing to efficient delivery of works to required quality standards
• Interacting professionally with members of the public and minimising disruption

You will gain real, practical experience while developing an understanding of how highways services are delivered safely and effectively.

Your learning & Development

You will undertake a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship through an approved training provider, combining:

• Structured off-the-job learning
• Work-based practical experience
• Development of industry-recognised skills and behaviours

You will be supported to apply your learning in the workplace and develop towards a competent highways operative role.

About you

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals who are keen to develop practical skills and build a career in highways.

Essential requirements:

• Willingness to work outdoors in a physically active role
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Good team working and communication skills
• Commitment to learning and completing the apprenticeship
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Must be over 18 years of age due to health and safety requirements

Desirable:

• Interest in construction, engineering or practical trades
• Experience of working in a hands-on or outdoor environment
• Awareness of health and safety in a work setting

What we offer you

• A structured apprenticeship and development pathway
• Hands-on experience working on real highway projects
• Support from experienced operational staff and supervisors
• Opportunity to progress within Highways Services
• Training and development aligned to industry standards

Working for Derbyshire County Council

At Derbyshire County Council, we are committed to:

• Equality, fairness and opportunity
• Supporting your wellbeing and development
• Delivering services that provide value for money for our communities
• Reducing our environmental impact and supporting climate resilience

Intermediate level apprenticeship – level 2

Employees undertaking an intermediate level apprenticeship (equivalent to a Level 2 – GCSE) will be paid at the age appropriate nationally set minimum wage rates of pay shown in the table:

Apply Now!

If you’re looking to start a practical and rewarding career in highways maintenance, we’d love to hear from you!

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd August 2026