Apprentice General Operative

Highways Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship - Level 2

Location: Luton

Contract: Full-time, 40 hours p/w

Salary: Up to £10 p/h (first year)

Start: September 2026 (College programme in Hampshire/ West Sussex begins September/ October 2026)

Application closing date: Friday 17th July 2026

About us

VolkerHighways is a leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts for local authorities. We deliver public realm infrastructure projects and are independent specialist traffic management contractors.

About the role

This is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for your first role in the construction industry.

We're looking to strengthen our business by recruiting an early careers cohort in 2026 and have an exciting opportunity for a number of apprentice general operatives to join our project teams across the south of the UK.

This is a full-time role where you'll learn on the job w...