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Apprenticeship role

The Smart Transport Team at the City of York Council are looking for an Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician. You will work alongside a dynamic and forward thinking team on cutting edge projects to develop and improve the transport systems in and around our award-winning city.

During your time with us you will be working towards a Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship. Full details can be found at: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/

Candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in Maths, English, Science plus one other subject

Predicted grades will be accepted at application stage, but confirmation/certificates will need to be provided before any job offer is made.

We will share some of the details you have included in your application form eg name; date of birth; email address; mobile number and qualifications with our appointed apprenticeship training provider for the purposes of the recruitment process.

What You’ll Be Doing:

From day one you'll work alongside a dedicated team, supporting the creation of new tangible schemes within the ever-changing field of smart technology. Your responsibilities will include a range of tasks, which will vary, however will involve:

• Contributing to the design of new Highway schemes, such as traffic signal junctions and other transport technology projects.

• Undertaking risk assessments and other safety related engineering activities.

• Surveying sites to gather information and contribute to new schemes.

• Writing reports and other documents to help move schemes through the full lifecycle from inception to completion.

• Contribute to consultation exercises to collect and incorporate feedback from a variety of different stakeholders.

The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

For further information, please contact Michael Banham,

Tel: 01904 551183

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: Monday 26 June 2023 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Week commencing 10 July 2023