Apprentice Engineer x2 in Cardiff

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Vale of Glamorgan Council Full time

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. Our Environment, Highway Development and traffic teams are part of the Engineering Section located within Neighbourhood Services and Transport Division, and play a crucial role in managing new developments, highway safety, local infrastructure, flood prevention, and environmental sustainability.

We are a small tightknit team who offer a supportive work environment where team members can grow and contribute to the community's well-being. The Engineering Section is responsible for a range of functions on the Vale's local highway network comprising highway development, construction of new highway works, maintenance of highway structures, traffic & road safety and delivering the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) roles related to flood and coastal risk management.

About the role

  • Pay Details: Grade 4 starting at £23,500, including yearly increments.
  • Hours of Work / Working Pattern: Work 37 hours per week with dedicated time for college attendance.
  • Main Place of Work: Alps Depot Wenvoe
  • Temporary Reason: Fixed Term Apprenticeship with potential career pathway progression.

Description:

The Apprentice Engineer roles will be based in either the Highway Development and Traffic team or the Environment team. Within the Environment team the role will assist with the delivery of land drainage and flooding investigations, ordinary watercourse consenting, coastal management and SuDS regulatory functions as well as supervise of associated construction works. The Highway Development and Traffic role will assist with highway agreements and adoptions associated with new developments, highway observations for planning applications as well as various traffic management and road safety issues. Both roles will involve site inspections and survey works.

About you

Are you interested in starting a career in engineering and want to make a difference in your community?

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is offering an exciting opportunity for four Apprentice Engineers to join our Environment or Highway Development team. This two-year apprenticeship provides a supportive environment where you can learn and grow, making it an ideal opportunity for those starting their engineering career.

As an Apprentice Engineer, you will be supported in completing an HNC in Civil Engineering including an NVQ in Construction Site Supervision, while gaining practical experience.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and HNC, there is the potential to transition into a Grade 5 Trainee Engineer role, working towards a higher-level qualification. This progression will depend on performance and the requirements of the role at that time, ensuring we find the right fit with the appropriate skills and behaviours.

What We're Looking For:

  • Interest in Engineering: A genuine interest in engineering and public infrastructure.
  • Eagerness to Learn: Willingness to develop new skills and knowledge.
  • Team Player: Ability to work well within a team.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to identify and solve technical issues.
  • Positive Attitude: Commitment to high levels of customer service, proactive, and motivated.
  • Flexibility: Ability to adapt and handle varying tasks.
  • No Prior Experience Required: This role is designed for those starting their career.


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