Assist with surveys, inspections and investigations for highway improvement and or maintenance schemes and other engineering projects as directed.
Assist with the varied day-to-day activities and general administrative duties of the section within the Engineering Design and Highway Management groups.
Assist with the preparation of reports, studies and estimates.
Training:Joining the thirty-month programme on a higher degree apprenticeship, you’ll have a structured training programme in either our Engineering Design or Highways and Traffic Management group whilst working towards gaining the level 4 apprenticeship for Civil Engineering Technicians at a local college.
Alongside completing your apprenticeship qualification, you’ll also have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following areas:
Highway Design
Bridges and Structures (including bridge maintenance)
Highways and Traffic Management, which maintains, operates and improves the highway network
Highways Development Management, working on the approval of developers' infrastructure plans
Training Outcome:There are no guarantees of employment at the end of the programme, but we would expect the apprentice to apply for further employment, ideally within the Council or within the wider Devon economy. Employer Description:At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working.Working Hours :As a guide, you will be working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 9am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Ready to get stuck in,Written Skills,Passion to learn....Read more...
Assist with surveys, inspections and investigations for highway improvement and or maintenance schemes and other engineering projects as directed
Assist with the varied day-to-day activities and general administrative duties of the section within the Engineering Design and Highway Management groups
Assist with the preparation of reports, studies and estimates
Training:Joining the two year programme on an advanced apprenticeship, you’ll have a structured training programme in either our Engineering Design or Highways and Traffic Management group whilst working towards gaining the level 3 apprenticeship for Civil Engineering Technicians at a local college.Alongside completing your apprenticeship qualification, you’ll also have the opportunity to work in one or more of the following areas:-
Highway Design
Bridges and Structures (including bridge maintenance)
Highways and Traffic Management, which maintains, operates and improves the highway network
Highways Development Management is working on the approval of developers' infrastructure plans
Training Outcome:There are no guarantees of employment at the end of the programme, but we would expect the apprentice to apply for further employment, ideally within the council or within the wider Devon economy. Employer Description:At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working.Working Hours :As a guide you will be working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Ready to get stuck in,Written Skills,Passion to learn....Read more...
Carry out personal safety checks
Check weather and sea conditions
Prepare the boat for sea
Carry out safety checks and prepare deck and storage areas
Shoot, haul and clear fish and/or shellfish using a range of fishing gears
Maintain a stable and safe deck, working area and living space.
Land and sort the catch. Identify species
Assist with preparing meals and cleaning
Release fish in line with regulations and quota requirements
Process and store the catch using ice and refrigeration to maintain a quality product
Troubleshoot to address problems with the boat and fishing gear
Carry out ropework and line handling for mooring and berthing
Carry out and take part in safety drills, to ensure safe working boat and crew
Unload the catch and take to market
Training:Fisher Level 2.
You will spend one week at South Devon College and six weeks with your employer.Training Outcome:Potential to join a crew permanently if successful. We run the most modern fleet in South-West England with new vessels built regularly.Employer Description:Waterdance is a family-owned fishing company and is part of the Greendale Group. We have over 20 boats based in Devon and Cornwall including beam trawlers, netters, and potters.
Our boats land regularly at Brixham, Newlyn, Salcombe and Exmouth. These ports provide direct access to the western channel where clean deep waters and strong currents create the perfect environment for world class seafood. Sustainable fishing methods ensure that these stocks remain intact.Working Hours :Days will be dependent on weather conditions and early morning starts will be expected (including 12-hour days on board the vessel, rest days and block release college sessions). Exact shifts TBCSkills: Problem solving skills,Team working,Determination,Energetic,Safety awareness....Read more...
What’s the apprenticeship all about?
As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll get hands-on experience and learn on the job! You’ll combine college studies with practical learning to master your chosen trade. Plus, you’ll get to put your new skills into practice, supported by our experienced tradespeople - your own mentor.
What will you be doing?
Your work will vary from contract to contract, but here’s a taste of what you’ll be up to:
Preparing surfaces (filling, sanding, caulking)
Mastering the art of paint application (rolling, cutting in, brush skills)
Sprucing up gloss work (doors and window frames, skirtings)
Getting outdoors with external works (railings, sheds, fences and walls)
Exploring different sites, working both inside and outside in all weather, whether it’s getting hot in the homes, or wrapping up in the winter on a commercial site
Training:Painter and Decorator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
You’ll also:
Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week)
Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA)
Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success
Training Outcome:You will join Ian Williams on a permanent contract and will become a Painter and Decorator once qualified.Employer Description:We are an exciting venture, with the security and stability of being a subsidiary company of Teign Housing, with a strong connection with Ian Williams, where we benefit from their expertise of being one of the UKs leading property services companies.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
What’s the apprenticeship all about?
As an Apprentice at Ian Williams, you’ll get hands-on experience and learn on the job! You’ll combine college studies with practical learning to master your chosen trade. Plus, you’ll get to put your new skills into practice, supported by our experienced tradespeople – your own mentor.
What will you be doing?
Your work will vary from contract to contract, but here’s a taste of what you’ll be up to:
Being an apprentice Multi Trade Operative means that you won't specialise in one trade, rather you will work on jobs that come under a range of different trades to repair and maintain properties
Ripping out and preparing empty properties for new tenants
Planned and responsive repair work
You will gain an overview and basic understanding of multiple trades including carpentry, electrical, plastering and plumbing. You will not gain an apprenticeship in a single trade i.e. Carpentry but will become a qualified Multi Trade Operative instead.
Work both inside and outside in all weather, whether it’s boiling hot or freezing cold!
Training:You’ll also:
Attend college to understand the “how and why” of your trade (usually 1 day a week).
Build an awesome portfolio of evidence for your End Point Assessment (EPA).
Be a valued team member and contribute to our overall success.
Training Outcome:
You will join Ian Williams on a permanent contract and will become a Multi Trade Operative once qualified
Employer Description:Ian Williams is one of the UK’s leading property services companies has a multiple award-winning apprenticeship scheme. With expertise in the social housing, education and commercial sectors, we are a financially secure business with a solid track record and offices based across the UK. We are proud to have been awarded ‘We Invest in People’ Gold accreditation.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
As a Light Vehicle Technician, you will
Service & repair all systems within the vehicle including engine & exhaust systems, air conditioning & electronics
Work will range from replacing parts to solving complex faults using diagnostic methods and equipment. With evermore-complex technologies, the tasks are constantly changing
You will learn the key principles, practices and skills that underpin the role before further developing and applying your skills in more complex situations
Training:
Working towards a Level 3 Service and Maintenance Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship you will learn the key principles, practices and skills that underpin the role before further developing and applying your skills in more complex situations
If you have an apt for practical work, like to work independently but at the same time operate as a member of a team and offer good customer handling skills then this could be the role for you
Training Outcome:Completing an apprenticeship is just the start of your career at Mercedes-Benz.
Examples of some career paths our graduates have taken are:
Maintenance, System and Diagnostic Technicians
Service Team Leader
Service Manager
After Sales Manager
Employer Description:Mercedes-Benz is a globally recognised company whose range includes some of the most valuable brands in the automotive industry.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
