Road Worker Apprentice

Build and repair roads across the district. Comply with requirement to wear Personal Protective Equipment. Develop experience, skills and knowledge to assist in carrying out a range of duties connected with highway maintenance Plan and organise work, read drawings, keep records, following administration procedures Use hand tools, operate power tools and plant machinery Set up warning signs, cones and manage traffic Participate in specific projects and annual work programmes

 

 

Training:
You will attend a local training provider, usually on day release, to gain a Level 2 qualification in Highways Maintenance (road works) Attend an Apprentice Induction Gain a health & safety qualification Attend enrichment activities to enhance your knowledge eg interview techniques, health & wellbeing, finance, disability awareness Have the chance to attend marketing events and also take part in activities during National Apprenticeship Week

Training Outcome:
Gain a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance 2 years work experience in the public sector Personal support to seek employment 4 months from the apprenticeship ending The Apprenticeship programme has a high retention rate as there are many opportunities to gain employment within the Council.

 

Employer Description:
Wakefield Council is a local authority who provides many services to the citizens of Wakefield and the surrounding district. We are an ambitious, high achieving and low spending council, delivering value for money through efficiency and innovation. Continuous improvements to our high quality services means we need to employ talented and dedicated individuals to support our existing workforce.

Working Hours :
The working week is: Monday to Thursday - 7.30am - 3.30pm. Friday - 7.30am - 3.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Resilience