Civil Engineering Technician Apprentice

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Kirklees
Growth & Regeneration
Highways & Streetscene
37 hours – including college attendance
3
Civic Centre 1 High Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2HA
Apprenticeship, Temporary
Fixed-term Apprenticeship for 3 years
Apprentice Rate
£10.18 per hour going up in April 2024

Kirklees Council Apprenticeships – building a future workforce

Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life - thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.

To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.

Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career. 

You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, sponsored to undertake an industry recognised qualification and benefit from our extensive wraparound support.

We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.

Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school and college leavers to those looking to re-train into a different career.

Vacancies are advertised all year round on the council’s job site - Careers at Kirklees | Kirklees jobs

If you require further information about the role, please contact Joanne Barnes or Suzy Hodgson on 01484 221000 or email  joanne.barnes@kirklees.gov.uk  suzy.hodgson@kirklees.gov.uk 


Please note you are only eligible to apply for this role if:

  • You have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years (there are some exceptions to this, so applicants will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis as required.
  • You are not in full time compulsory education.
  • You are able to meet the entry requirements of the qualification and to undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course.

The Job Role

As a civil engineering technician apprentice you will learn and put into practice a broad range of civil engineering skills as well as project management and engagement and consultation required for roles within the Highways Service.  The role is to provide technical support to engineers and other construction professionals in the design, development, construction and maintenance of the built environment.

You will work towards a Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician

We’d like to hear from you if you are:

  • Interested in a career in Civil Engineering 
  • Very technical and interested in a technical career
  • Wanting to continue to develop educationally while learning on the job
  • Good at working as part of a team

You will need:

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade A* - C/4 – 6 including Maths (Grade B/5), English and Science or their equivalent
  • An interest in civil engineering
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of health and safety and how it applies to the role

What can we offer?

  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working.
  • We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership
Joanne Barnes is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

If you are internal and want to apply for this job as a secondment you must be a substantive employee of the Council with over 6 months continuous service and have successfully completed your probation period.

Applications for secondments will only be accepted if approved by your manager, you will be asked to confirm on your application form that you have the relevant permission. If you are refused permission to apply for a secondment, please contact HR Recruitment to register the refusal.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

14 April 2024, 11:55 PM

Important Information

JP Civil Engineering Technician.pdf – 136KB
Day in the Life Civil Engineering Technician.pptx – 2409KB
Converted File Day in the Life Civil Engineering Technician.pptx.pdf – 1769KB

This vacancy is closed to applications.