Start your career with Network Plus, gain hands on practical training and obtain a recognised industry qual. Help restore roads, footpaths and surfaces after essential utility works have been completed.
Training course: Highways maintenance skilled operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 5.00pm.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Wednesday 04 November 2026
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
Build trade skills, gain an industry-recognised qualification and start a long-term career in the utilities sector with a supportive team behind you. Are you looking for a practical, hands-on apprenticeship where you can earn while you learn? We’re looking for Apprentice Reinstatement Operatives to join our team and help restore roads, footpaths and surfaces after essential utility works have been completed.
- Learning how to safely reinstate roads, footpaths and other surfaces after utility works
- Preparing work areas, mixing and laying materials, compacting surfaces and completing finished reinstatement work
- Supporting safe site set-up, including signing, guarding and keeping work areas tidy
- Using hand tools, equipment and small plant safely under supervision
- Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality work for customers and local communities
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HOPWOOD HALL COLLEGE
Your training course
Highways maintenance skilled operative (level 2)
Your training plan
Highways maintenance skilled operative Level 2.
Training will be delivered by Hopwood Hall College on a block-release basis. As part of the apprenticeship, learners may be required to attend training for multiple consecutive weeks at a time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Math (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
A successful applicant will have a driving licence.
About this company
We are a group of specialists that deliver infrastructure services, keeping communities connected and resilient. Working in partnership with the UK’s leading utility providers, we combine skilled people, strong governance and a safety-first culture to deliver reliably, even in the most challenging environments.
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After this apprenticeship
Upon apprenticeship completion, this will be the beginning of a career working with Network Plus.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NETWORK PLUS SERVICES LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060189.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 02 November 2026