Highway Services Apprentice (Ref: HSA)
Salary: £24,588.72 p.a.
An excellent career opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Highways Services team for a keen, enthusiastic individual who is interested in undertaking a Level 4 – Civil Engineering Apprenticeship.
The successful applicant will work with an experienced team responsible for running the Council’s highway services and highway infrastructure projects. They will undertake on the job training for four days per week and college/study activities for one day per week, leading to a Level 4 qualification.
The duties of the role will include:
- Supporting the team with vehicle crossover applications, maintaining the public rights of way network and other highway related services. This will involve carrying out site visits and undertaking site inspections
- Support the delivery of minor highway related projects
- Liaise daily with other Council departments, external business and/or public enquiries by telephone, in person, by email and letter, promptly and professionally
- Assist with marketing and communications for the team
- Respond to resident enquiries and assist with report writing, when required.
Applicants must have good written and spoken English, good interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail. Applicants will be educated to A-Level standard, In addition, the successful candidate must be reliable, with the ability to undertake the course of study with a positive attitude to learning and especially have an interest in the local area.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.
T We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER)
The values and their underlying behaviours, demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.
Application forms must be submitted online by 30 August 2026 quoting the above reference.
Borough Offices, Bishops’ College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire EN8 9XQ.
Telephone: 01992 785509, Email: [email protected]
Website: www.broxbourne.gov.uk
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s submitted without a fully completed online application form.
