Job Description

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a Highways Maintenance Apprentice to join our Kier Transportation team based in Norfolk. Within this role, you can enjoy discounts at high street brands, gaining a recognised qualification, working on exciting projects and even more.

Location: Wymondham, Norfolk

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Apprentice, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be working within the Kier Transportation team, supporting them in keeping over 27,000km of roads flowing across the UK.

Your day to day will include:

• Working across several highways depots in the region
• Providing routine maintenance and ensuring continued operation of roads, tunnels, and bridges in the area
• Other activities such as kerbing, concrete work and laying asphalt

You will also study for a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative qualification with support from our experienced teams \xe2\x80\x93 giving you the practical skills and expertise to excel in your career.

What are we looking for?

This role of Highways Maintenance Apprentice is great for you if:

• Can work collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Punctual, self-motivated, and willing to learn
• Hold a full driving license

We\xe2\x80\x99re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So even if you don\xe2\x80\x99t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. We want to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we especially encourage those from underrepresented communities to get in touch with us.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please get in touch at to discuss and arrange these.

We\xe2\x80\x99re proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our favourites include:

• new and enhanced family friendly policies, including eight weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance, and more
• A competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy/sell leave.
• 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family
• A huge range of deals and discounts at many your favourite brands
• A fantastic matched pension scheme

And so much more! You can read the full details of all of our .

Who is Kier?

As a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, our purpose is to sustainably deliver construction and infrastructure services which are vital to the UK.

Our projects are those that support the local communities we work in, helping them thrive and progress. We take pride in bringing specialist knowledge, sector leading experience and fresh thinking to all that we do.

We are collaborative, trusted and focused, and we will empower you to achieve your career goals, and listen to your thoughts, ideas and challenges.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We\xe2\x80\x99re proud of the steps we\xe2\x80\x99ve taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier\xe2\x80\x99s diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies and initiatives. You can see more about our .

Closing Date: 6th August 2023

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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Kier Group