Highways Maintenance Apprentice
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
20/06/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 10/07/2022 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Morpeth
Further Information
Highways Maintenance Apprentice
To apply: please complete the Application Form found in the supporting documents or by clicking on this link and completing online- https://nland.uk/ApprenticeshipApplyNow
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
The Local Services – Highways Team operates throughout Northumberland and is responsible for maintaining infrastructure and providing local services across Northumberland. The successful apprentice will work alongside experienced staff undertaking a range of repair and maintenance activities.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Local Services Highways Team for a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative. Although applicants do not need to have any prior experience, they must be willing to undertake duties to gain experience in highways maintenance, supported with offsite training.
Roles in highways maintenance are physical in nature, and may involve lifting and moving of equipment, working at heights and working in confined spaces. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Highways Maintenance operates strictly within the requirements of health and safety legislation.
This opportunity provides experience to work whilst you learn and develop key skills that will be valuable throughout your career. Your responsibilities as a Highways Maintenance Apprentice include:
- Deliver Highways works efficiently and safely for the local area
- Liaise with members of the client team and the public
- Work as part of a team to deliver reactive, emergency and other types of highway works in all weathers
- Be responsible for onsite Health and Safety at all times
Our Apprenticeships are structured training programmes which give you the opportunity to gain on the job experience whilst working towards a recognised apprenticeship standard. They help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen industry. Getting into employment earlier means there's lots of potential for you to progress in your career quickly.
More information can be found in the attached job description and person specification.
We are offering:
- Opportunity to progress into a permanent role
- Access to high quality training supporting you to gain a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative standard.
- Apprenticeship wages
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
- A year’s free membership to the Totum Student Discount Card
- IT equipment to support your learning if required
Essential requirements:
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/c or equivalent)
- Must be willing to attend off site apprenticeship training with Learning and Skills at Alnwick (all travel costs reimbursed)
How do I apply?
Please complete the application form by following this link - https://nland.uk/ApprenticeshipApplyNow
OR
Complete and return your completed application form to: hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk
ALL POSTS CLOSE: midnight Sunday 10th July 2022.
Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview/assessment centre in July 2022. This role will start in early September 2022.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact apprenticeshipenquiries@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
For information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the Northumberland Council Website.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.