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Road Surfacing Operative Apprentice TRIPOD CREST LIMITED

At Tripod Crest, we can offer a unique opportunity to work whilst you learn and develop key skills that will be valuable throughout your career.

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Closing date: 10 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,560.00

    There will be an opportunity for optional overtime that will fall outside of your apprenticeship hours

  • Working week

    40 hours work per week. Days and shifts are to be confirmed and you will be paid for your travelling time also.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    09 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000051137

  • Positions

    4 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Supporting the Road Surfacing Gang for general site duties
  • Working on projects such as major new build highways, airfield surfacing, motorways, residentail streets, industrial estates and car parks
  • You will be trained to use Machinery and Plant equipment - stihl saws, road rollers and dumpers

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Training from Tripod Crest throughout apprenticeship
  • Block release to attend Telford College
  • Gaining the Road Surfacing Operative Level 2 qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Full time employment and the chance to develop accredited training 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language or Literature (Grade E / 2) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade E / 2) Essential

Things to consider

For this qualification it is essential that you are 18 years of age or older and ideally have a driving license. This is so that you are able to learn the usage of the Plan machinery Please note the location of sites will be around the Peterborough area depending on where Tripod Crest have work booked in

About the employer

Tripod Crest strives to be recognised as a trusted and reliable partner that can deliver on a nationwide basis – 24/7 and 365 days a year. With experienced teams and an unrivalled machinery fleet, we undertake a wide range of highways contracts with confidence. We are also the leading supplier of surfacing manpower and equipment, with F&T Goodwin operating in the housing and private market sectors.

Employer

TRIPOD CREST LIMITED

Address

56 Springbrook

Eynesbury

St. Neots

PE19 2EB

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Training

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Contact

Lora Rogers

lora.rogers@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952 642452

Apprenticeship standard

Road surfacing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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