Location: Nationwide travel, working away and night shifts required
Contract: Full-time Apprenticeship
Kick-start your career with Carnell – where every journey matters.
At Carnell, we’re passionate about keeping the UK’s road network safe, efficient, and future ready. As leaders in specialist maintenance and support services, we’re committed to maintaining the infrastructure that keeps the nation moving.
We’re now looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice GPS Operative to join our Water Management Services Department and become part of our experienced survey team. Due to site requirements, you will need to be over the age of 18 to apply.
About the Role
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone starting out in their career who enjoys problem solving, working outdoors, and being part of a collaborative team. You’ll play a key role in capturing drainage asset data across the UK’s highways network using GPS handheld equipment and bespoke survey software.
Every day will be different — and you’ll be supported throughout your journey with full training, mentoring, and development opportunities.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety, and is ready to take on challenges in a nationwide role.
What You’ll Do
As an Apprentice GPS Operative, you will:
- Receive comprehensive training to develop your technical and surveying skills
- Carry out drainage asset inventory, condition surveys and mapping
- Use GPS handheld devices and Carnell’s bespoke software to capture accurate data
- Apply guidance from CD 535, CS 551 and drainage data standards (training provided)
- Work a rotating shift pattern including days, nights, weekends and overtime
- Maintain strong quality control and adjust work where necessary
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and clients
- Participate in team meetings and performance reviews
- Help maintain a clean, safe and hazard-free working environment
Who We’re Looking For:
You don’t need previous survey experience — just enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to learn.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Computer literate and comfortable using handheld technology
- Organised, practical and detail focused
- A confident communicator and team player
- Flexible, open-minded and willing to work away from home
- Aware of general safety and quality requirements
Desirable (but not essential):
- CSCS card
- Full driving living
- A nationally recognised apprenticeship
- Specialist technical skills and hands-on experience
- Training in GPS survey equipment and industry specific software
- The chance to work on meaningful nationwide infrastructure projects
- Supportive mentoring and a clear development pathway
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re looking to start a rewarding career where you can learn, grow and play a part in improving the UK’s road network, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Carnell.
Carnell is committed to a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering equal opportunity to all. We create an environment where difference is embraced and individuals flourish.
We value passionate, responsive, innovative, trustworthy, and respectful people. These behaviours are embedded across the company; they guide us in all actions both on site and in the office.
We are committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our employees; not only ensuring that everybody goes home safely but also giving all a good work life balance.