Highways Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship - Level 2 Location: Medway Contract: Full-time, 45 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 while working towards a nationally...

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Operative with Electrical bias to join our highly regarded repairs and maintenance team. This is a mobile role working across multiple community health care clinics/centres in and around the Medway area in Kent and Essex. This is an excellent opportunity to take on some supervisory duties, whilst still maintaining an active role within your trade. Rydon has established a strong reputation for the quality within maintenance sector, creating and improving communities for the benefit of current and future generations. Our maintenance business provides a range of expert planned and responsive maintenance services to domestic properties and commercial buildings in the social housing, health and social care sectors. We look after a growing number of healthcare buildings for NHS Trusts, residential homes and educational facilities. Using the latest technology we ensure properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for...

Job title: Class 1 Driver Location : Rochester Salary: 37,232 + Regular Overtime (OTE 46,000) Hours : 55 hours per week, 2 week rolling shift pattern Week 1: 5 days on, 1 day off Week 2: 5 days on, 2 days off Benefits: 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) An additional day's holiday for every two years of service Overtime paid at x1.25 Overnight allowance Company pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Employee discount platform Key responsibilities would be: Transporting goods to customers across the UK and Scotland Maintaining compliance with driving laws and regulations Completing vehicle checks, defect reporting and driver hour requirements Carrying out a variety of trailer work, including refrigerated trailers, curtain siders, low loaders and containers Loading and unloading trailers at collection and drop off locations Completing delivery, collection and transport documentation accurately Providing excellent service to...

Job Title: Production Technician (Sprayer) Location: Rochester - Onsite Salary: Circa £32,773 dependent on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: In this role, you prepare surfaces for coating by removing grease, dirt, and contaminants to ensure proper adhesion of spray paint or conformal coatings. You mix paints and chemicals to meet customer specifications, following correct methods and safety regulations. Before work begins, you set up spray...

Job Title: Production Technician (Sprayer) Location: Rochester - Onsite Salary: Circa £32,773 dependent on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: In this role, you prepare surfaces for coating by removing grease, dirt, and contaminants to ensure proper adhesion of spray paint or conformal coatings. You mix paints and chemicals to meet customer specifications, following correct methods and safety regulations. Before work begins, you set up spray...

Production Engineering Manager Location: Rochester, Kent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Engineering Manager to join a well-established manufacturing business in Rochester. This role is responsible for leading production engineering activities across the site, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring manufacturing processes remain efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. Working closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams, you will lead engineering projects, optimise manufacturing processes, and champion a culture of continuous improvement. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities to increase productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and support the introduction of new equipment and technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead production engineering and continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing operation. Drive lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives to...