Directorate: Housing Regeneration and Operations
Section: Highways
Location: Cromer Road Depot
Grade: NMW depending on age
Salary: NMW depending on age
Hours: 37
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
This is a fixed term post for 2 years.
Are you ready to kick-start your career and help keep Stoke-on-Trent moving? We’re on the lookout for 3 motivated and practical individuals to join our Highways team as an Apprentice Highways Operatives.
You'll be out and about, learning how to repair potholes, fix road defects and keep our city’s streets safe for everyone.
This isn’t your average 9 to 5 – it’s a hands-on role where you’ll make a visible difference every single day.
Whether it’s repairing damage from the winter weather or helping keep roads safe for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians – you’ll be at the heart of it.
What you’ll get:
Real-world training with experienced operatives
A recognised qualification in highways maintenance
A friendly, supportive team and a foot in the door for a long-term career
The chance to work outdoors and stay active.
What we’re looking for:
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
A team player who’s not afraid to get stuck in Someone who’s keen to make a difference in theircommunity
Sound like your thing? Apply today and build a career with purpose, pride, and plenty of room to grow.
Help us shape the future of Stoke’s roads – one repair at a time!
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
To Apply - please visit our website https://webrecruitment.stoke.gov.uk/wrl/ If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.
