Skip to main content

Highways cleaner apprenticeships

Home services

Highways cleaner apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through
  • a college course
  • applying directly

    • College
    You may be able to take a Level 2 Certificate in cleaning principles. There are no set entry requirements for this route but it may help you to get in if you have GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent.

     

    Direct Application
    You can apply directly for jobs. There are no set entry requirements, although you may need a driving licence to operate road sweeping vehicles.

    Highways cleaner apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • customer service skills 
    • the ability to work well with others
    • knowledge of public safety and security 
    • knowledge of building and construction
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools 
    • the ability to operate and control equipment 
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You may need a C1 licence in some jobs to drive service trucks up to 7.5 tonnes.

    Highways cleaner apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    You may: 

    • drive street cleaning vehicles 
    • use cleaning machines and hand tools such as brushes
    • clear drains and gullies 
    • use a pressure washer to clean paved areas
    • remove litter, graffiti and fly posters 
    • use specialist machines to remove chewing gum from pavements 
    • clean equipment at the end of each day

    Working environment

    Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers. You may need to wear protective clothing.

    Career path and progression - Highways cleaner apprenticeships

    With qualifications and experience you could progress to become a supervisor or manager.

    Similar occupations







    You might be interested in these opportunities.

    Considering an Apprenticeship?

    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
    • Range of career opportunities
      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

    Start searching for Apprenticeships Near You

    Cyber Essentials
    © 2021 GetMyFirstJob Ltd.

    Your first steps into the world of work for Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Work Experience & Graduate Jobs