Trainee Road Repair Operative – DMNorf1

About Velocity

Velocity is a pioneering, UK-wide leader in high-speed preventative road maintenance and asphalt preservation. Operating a specialized fleet of advanced, custom-built spray-injection patching machines, we repair hundreds of thousands of potholes annually. Our innovative technology permanently fixes a defect in just a few minutes without the need for traditional excavation, drastically cutting carbon emissions and road delays.

We are expanding our fleet and looking for a Trainee Road Repair Operator living in Norfolk to join our team. No previous highways experience is necessary-we provide full training to turn you into a highly skilled machine technician.

Key Responsibilities

* Machine Operation: Learn to safely set up and operate Velocity’s specialized spray-injection patching and preservation machinery to repair potholes, cracks, and road edge failures.
* Three-Step Repair Process: Master our signature method: blowing out loose debris, applying the emulsion bond coat, and injecting the perfectly calibrated aggregate mix into the defect.
* Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Conduct daily vehicle inspections and learn to assist with minor mechanical repairs, calibration, and cleaning of the machine’s delivery systems.
* Digital Reporting: Use a smartphone or tablet to log daily jobs, upload before/after photos, and complete routine safety compliance reports.
* Site Safety: Maintain strict Health & Safety compliance, ensuring safe mobile traffic management buffer setups while working out on public networks.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

* Location: Must live in Norfolk and be comfortable with field travel across the county. We are mainly based in Aylsham, Ketteringham and Kings Lynn.
* Driving Licence: A valid HGV 2 Licence, supported by a current CPC card is essential.
* Safety & Tech Conscious: Comfortable using smartphone apps for reporting and possessing a high regard for strict safety standards.
* Practical Mindset: A hands-on work ethic, a reliable attitude, and an interest in basic mechanical or vehicle maintenance are highly advantageous.
* CSCS Card: Ideally holds a current CSCS card, though this can be supported during the training period.

What We Offer

* Top-tier Earnings: £14.26 (M-F) – 21.39/hr (Weekend) whilst training rising to £17.01 – £29.77 when qualified.
* Full Professional Qualification: Completely funded training leading to a specialized, permanent NVQ qualification.
* All Equipment Provided: Full uniform, specialized PPE, and high-quality field tech tools.

The expectation is that with 6 to 12 weeks training you will be signed off as a Qualified Road Repair Operative, though the company will offer continuous support and training throughout your career.