Apprentice Highways Operative (Level 2) – NY Highways
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week (typically 5 days between Monday–Sunday)
Contract: Fixed-term (2 years)
Just finished school and thinking about your next step? Do you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn?
🚗 Start your career working with vehicles at NY Highways on our award-winning apprenticeship!
As an Highways Operative Apprentice with NY Highways, you’ll work as part of a team maintaining and improving roads, pathways, and essential infrastructure across North Yorkshire. Work that helps keep communities connected and safe.
No previous experience is needed; just a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
🔧What you’ll be doing
You’ll gain practical, on-the-job experience while working alongside skilled and supportive colleagues.
Your role will include:
- Carrying out general highways maintenance and repairs
- Supporting installation of kerbs, paving, and drainage systems
- Assisting with road surfacing and concreting work
- Helping with traffic management and seasonal maintenance activities
- Working safely with tools, equipment, and machinery
- Following instructions from supervisors and working as part of a team
You’ll work in a variety of environments, from towns and villages to rural areas, whilst gaining a wide range of hands-on experience.
Read the full job description here.
🎓 Earn while you learn – gain a Level 2 qualification whilst getting paid
This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to build practical skills and start a long-term career.
You’ll receive:
- Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative qualification
- A competitive salary from day one
- Hands-on experience across a wide range of highways work
- Full training and support from experienced colleagues
- A mix of workplace learning and college training
- Opportunities to progress into a permanent Highways Operative role
- Access to Vivup employee benefits scheme
- Auto-enrolment into the company pension scheme from age 22, with employer contributions of up to 6%
Our Award-winning apprenticeships:
- Apprenticeship standard: Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician
- Start date: September 2026
- Training will include a combination of workplace experience and college learning
Many of our apprentices win awards and go on to secure permanent roles and develop successful careers with us!
Read more about their career progression on our dedicated careers microsite.
✅What we’re looking for
We’re looking for individuals who are motivated and keen to learn.
You will have:
- A willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely
- Good teamwork and communication skills
- A practical approach and willingness to get stuck in
Essential requirements:
- Aged 16 or over
- GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above), or willingness to achieve this
- A full UK driving licence or working towards it
About NY Highways
NY Highways plays a vital role in maintaining and improving North Yorkshire’s road network of nearly 5,800 miles. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team delivering essential services that make a real difference to communities all whilst developing skills for a rewarding future.
Our Award-winning apprenticeships:
- Apprenticeship standard: Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative
- Duration: 24 months
- Start date: September 2026
- Combination of practical, on-the-job learning and college-based study
Additional information
Due to the nature of this role, successful candidates will:
- Work on public highways and operate machinery
- Be required to follow strict health and safety procedures
- Undergo drug and alcohol testing in line with company policy
How to apply
Ready to get started?
Click Apply to complete a short application form and upload your CV.
👉 You can start, save and come back to your application, but before you hit submit please ensure your application includes your contact details, employment history if applicable, and details of your education and any qualifications.
Close date: Sunday 12th July
Interviews are planned to take place on week commencing 20th July.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
📧 ashleybenford@northyorks.gov.uk
📞 07814 932 389