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Apprentice Groundworker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/04/2024
Advert End Date:
02/05/2024 22:59
Salary:
£26,873 - £28,770 per annum (A percentage of the entry level salary of the chosen job you will be working towards, or the National Minimum Wage (according to age), whichever is greater)
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Vacancy ID:
262433
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Post Number:
OPS1362
Number of posts:
TBC
Closing date:
2 May
Further Information
Your Choice, Your Career!
 
Ground Worker Apprenticeship within Newcastle City Council
  
Salary: National minimum wage
Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
Holidays: 25 days (including paid time off work to attend college)
Contract type: fixed term 2 years
 
If you are aged 16 or above and looking for a hands-on apprenticeship, then let us help kickstart your career within Newcastle City Council.
 
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join us on our journey towards investing in the next generation. Applying for an apprenticeship will provide you an opportunity to make a real difference to customers in Newcastle, help make them proud of where they live and follow a stimulating and rewarding career.
 
We truly value our apprentices and recognise that they enable us to identify new talent, build new skills in our workforce, increase diversity, and help deliver our ambitious plans. Newcastle is a great City, one that never stands still, that faces forward and embraces change. A City that makes history and shapes the future and we want you to be part of it.
 
You will work alongside one of our dedicated mentors who work in Repairs & Construction and deliver a service to over 26,000 homes within the city as well as public buildings such as schools.

You will get hands on experience carrying out maintenance and new construction duties. Using and maintaining necessary tools and equipment in accordance with applicable codes of practice. Assisting with numerous basic tasks such as laying paving, kerbstones, installing concrete, tarmac, and drainage. Comply with relevant health & safety legislation. Develop skills in setting out, reading, and understanding site plans. Attend all training relevant to the post.

All candidates will be required to meet the following criteria below:
 
  • Personal attributes such as excellent timekeeping and attendance, reliable, good communication skills, can work as part of a team and/or use their own initiative.
  • Confirmation that you are working towards a GCSE grade A-C or Level 9-4 in Maths and English or working towards a Functional Skills qualification in English and / or Maths. 
  • Willingness and ability to undertake formal training relating to successful achievement of your trainee / apprenticeship.
  • A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the apprenticeship applied for.
  • Have a flexible approach towards your work location, hours of work and duties. 

At Newcastle City Council our apprentices are paid a salary based on a percentage of the entry level role of the chosen trade you will be working towards in your apprenticeship, or the statutory national minimum/living wage rate according to age, whichever is greater. This will increase each year as you develop your knowledge and skills.
 
For an informal discussion on this exciting opportunity please feel free to contact the apprenticeship manager, Steve Charlton by email apprenticeships@newcastle.gov.uk or phone 07976149002.
 
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

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