We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Mason Paviour Apprentice to join our Sheffield Local Authority account based in Sheffield.
Starting Salary: 25,536.00 (Subject to review)
Location: Olive Grove Depot, Olive Grove Road, Sheffield, S2 3GE
Working hours per week: Monday - Friday, 7:30-16:00pm. 40hr/week
Start date: September 2026
Apprenticeship Link: Highways maintenance skilled operative / Skills England
As part of your apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative level 2 apprenticeship which will take approximately 21 months to complete. You will be fully supported by our partnered college to achieve this qualification, having 1-2-1 advice and support, e-learning materials, and a whole team of experts on hand for advice and technical knowledge at your office.
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Sheffield Local Authority working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK.
The contract has already transformed 75 per cent of the city's roads within the first five years, turning them from some of the worst in the country to the best. We are now maintaining the infrastructure at its improved standard for the remaining years of the contract.
We are improving and maintaining 1,180 miles of road, 2,050 miles of pavement, 68,000 streetlights, 36,000 highway trees, 28,000 street signs, 72,000 drainage gullies, 480 traffic signals, 18,000 items of street furniture, 2.9 million sqm of grass verges and over 600 bridges and highway structures.
What you will do:
Working as part of the Non-Core scheme delivery team on projects ranging from
This role would suit a candidate who is keen to learn new skills and enjoys working outdoors. You must be trustworthy, dependable, and work well in a team.
Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation.
Communicate effectively with team members and public.
Laying of kerbing, blocks, flags etc to tolerance. What you will bring:
If you do not have GCSE/functional skills qualifications, you must achieve a minimum of entry level 3 in Maths and English during initial assessment.
Full UK driving license.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
A desire and passion to grow your career at Amey.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account. Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.
Please ensure you upload your certificates, predicted grades, or achieved qualifications with your application, as we will shortlist based on this information. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
Career Growth: Throughout your programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more.
Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
Flexible working - Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.
Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey. About Amey
We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.
To find out more visit our website (url removed)
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@(url removed) to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible
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