Apprenticeships – Highways Maintenance and Civil Engineering – CMB932e
Salary: From September 2024 - £6.40 per hour - £236.80 per week - National Apprenticeship Wage - during first 12 months. (If 19 years old or over, after 12 months your salary will increase to minimum wage for your age)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Opportunities are available in Workington, Carlisle, Dalston, Brampton – this will be discussed with the successful candidates:
Lillyhall Depot, Joseph Noble Road, Workington, CA14 4JH
Dalston Depot, Barras Lane, Dalston, CA5 7NY
Brampton Depot, Townfoot Industrial Estate, Brampton, CA8 1SW
Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle, CA6 4SJ
Start Date: From September 2024 onwards
Apprenticeship Duration: Between 18 and 36 months
Interviews: successful applicants will be invited to a Recruitment and Interview Day between 15th April and 3rd May 2024
About this opportunity
Do you want to pursue a career in Highways Maintenance or Civil Engineering? Do you want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification and benefit from on the job work experience? Then an apprenticeship with Cumberland Council could be for you!
As an apprentice in the Highways Service you will be actively involved in ensuring that this vital asset is maintained to ensure the highways network operates efficiently.
Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative – Level 2 – You will be involved in a range of activities including maintenance, inspection and repair of carriageways and footways, bridges and structures, drainage and winter maintenance.
Civil Engineering Technician – Level 3 - You will have the opportunity to work within a variety of services to further widen your experience, working with experienced staff on real projects. You will be expected to effectively assist with a range of duties connected with the various Highways Service Areas including Flood and Development Management, Asset Management, Bridges and Structures, Traffic Management, Network Management, Streetworks and Operational Delivery.
These are excellent opportunities offering a wide range of transferable skills.
Why work for Cumberland
Cumberland Council is an ambitious authority shaping public services for the better building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create and sustain the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents are getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they are continuously the focus of our efforts.
Essential criteria:
For Level 2 apprenticeships – a good standard of English, Maths and ICT and be prepared to learn further. No formal qualifications are required.
For Level 3 Apprenticeships - Minimum of 5 x GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language.
How to apply: Please complete the online application form and read all the Supporting Information including the Apprenticeship Description carefully to help you complete your application. Choose your preferred apprenticeship (you can choose up to three). Answer the two questions in the Relevant Experience, Knowledge and Skills Section, telling us why you’re interested and how you have or would develop the essential skills, qualities and behaviours below and give examples:
List all your qualifications, including any predicted exam grades.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Eligibility Checks You will be contacted directly by the Training Providers, Gen 2 and must successfully complete their assessment and check to be considered for the next stage.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: Sunday 24th March 2024
Interview date: Between 15th April and 3rd May 2024
Medical: Candidates who are successful at the interview stage will be required to pass a medical, which will be held on a date to be confirmed.
Safer Recruitment - At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
APPRENTICESHIP DESCRIPTIONS (attachments)
Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative – Level 2
Civil Engineering Technician – Level 3
APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD:
Highways maintenance skilled operative / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Civil engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Further information on apprentices in Cumberland Council, Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is available on our website: cumbriaapprenticeships.org.uk
If you have any questions or you would like an informal discussion regarding the opportunity please email the apprentice team at apprentice@cumbria.gov.uk or phone 01228 221400.
