Apprentice Street Lighting Electrical Operative

Highway Electrical Apprenticeship - Level 2

Location: Oxfordshire

Contract: Full-time, 45 hours per week

Salary: Up to 10 p/h plus Benefits (first year)

Start: October 2026 (college programme begins October 2026)

Application closing date: Friday 17th 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 electricians to join our project teams across the south of the UK.

This full-time role combines on-the-job learning with formal training, working towards a nationally recognised Level 2 Highways Electrical Apprenticeship. Attendance at college will be required in blocks of at least a week with overnight accommodation provided

You'll join an operational project team and develop practical skills through a mix of real site experience and structured training. Apprenticeships combine work with study, including paid time during your working hours for training and learning.

No previous electrical experience is required - full training and support will be provided.

What you'll be doing

• Working alongside experienced operatives to support project operational activities such as
• Fault diagnosis and repairs
• Electrical testing and commissioning on new and existing installations
• Installation of street lighting columns, signs, and bollards
• Learning to carry out work safely and to required standards
• Using tools, plant, and equipment safely (with training and authorisation)
• Attending training blocks and applying learning on site
• Following health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing procedures
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe work environment
• Reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Always Representing VolkerHighways professionally

About you

We're looking for someone reliable, motivated and keen to learn, who enjoys practical, physical, outdoor work and working as part of a team.

You'll need

• An interest in electrical work and outdoor environments
• A positive attitude, good timekeeping, and strong safety awareness
• A flexible approach to working hours (including early starts, night work, weekends, and shifts where required)
• Commitment to completing training and attending college as scheduled
• Willingness to obtain a CSCS card (if not already held)
• A willingness to work towards a full UK driving licence during the apprenticeship (not required at application stage but essential for future operational duties)

Why work for us?

Be part of VolkerWessels UK, a leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction group delivering across rail, highways, aviation, marine, energy, water, and environmental sectors

With this Apprenticeship, you'll get:

• Permanent employment with structured training and development
• Nationally recognised Level 2 apprenticeship qualification (GCSE equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with mentoring and clear progression opportunities
• Company benefits package including pension, retail discounts and 23 days paid annual leave.

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.