Highways Development Programme Trainee Apprenticeship

About the role

Working alongside a mentor, you will gain first hand practical experience and an appreciation and understanding of working within the full Highways service.  The position offers a chance to gain skills and knowledge within different teams, including Highways Maintenance & Design, specialist asset knowledge such as Bridge Design, Parking Services, Street Works and Permitting, Contract drafting and Project Management.  You will be required to attend Lincoln College The Lincoln College Group, Lincoln College once a week (or another educational establishment for stage 3), to gain the Civil Engineering qualifications required. You will be committed to your own personal development, through training and mentoring by colleagues, to complete the apprenticeship programme.

The primary work-base for the role will be in Lincoln, however, the Highways service covers the whole of Lincolnshire and consideration will be given to the candidates working in other locations around the County. This role will be a mix of hybrid and onsite working, with an expectation of attendance in an office on agreed days.

About you 

We are looking for a dedicated, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual, who has a hunger for knowledge and an eagerness to learn.  Working as part of a team, you will need to work well with others and be able to manage your time effectively when working independently. You will need to be confident when liaising with internal and external stakeholders and be able to cope well under pressure.

Candidates should possess a manual driving licence or work towards this as soon as possible after starting the role and have access to a vehicle for works purposes.

About the team

You'll become part of a larger Highways Team, offering a rich pool of experience and expertise. In addition, you'll have another apprentice alongside you. We'll establish a buddy system pairing you with a team member to support you, alongside your manager, ensuring you have everything you need not only to learn and excel but to truly enjoy your role and grow with Lincolnshire County Council.

About the Apprenticeship

The Development Programme will develop candidates’ skills and attributes, prior to onward progression within the service and it is hoped that the successful candidates will develop into future leaders within Lincolnshire County Council.

The Highways Development programme allows candidates to progress through career development at stages 1, 2 and 3 depending on successfully demonstrating knowledge, skills, and qualifications at regular gateway reviews. Candidates may join the development programme at stages 1, 2 or 3 depending on their educational background.

The qualification will start at Stage 1 – which will lead to Level 3/ Level 4 qualifications, with progression to Stage 2 - Level 4 – 6 qualifications and on to Stage 3 - Levels 5-7 (degree level) qualifications or, for the right candidate, will start the programme at Level 7.

Learn all about it here:

 Level 4 Senior Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

 Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

About the qualifications

For applicants entering the Development programme at Stage 1, we are looking for people with;

5 Level 2 qualifications including Mathematics and English and meet entry requirements for Civil Engineering Technician, L3 & Civil Engineering Senior Technician, L4 or another suitable L3/L4 educational course (by agreement)

For Stage 2;

5 Level 2 qualification including Mathematics and English, 3 Level 3 qualifications and/or Civil Engineering Technician (Level 3), or equivalent. And meet entry requirements for L4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician & Civil Engineering Degree, L6 or another suitable L4/L5/L6 educational course (by agreement)

For Stage 3;

5 Level 2 qualifications including Mathematics and English. 3 Level 3 qualifications and Civil Engineering Technician (Level 4), or equivalent. Has or meets entry requirements for L5 / L6 Civil Engineering Degree, or another suitable L5 / L6 educational course (by agreement)

We welcome applications from school leavers to graduate candidates keen to join our dedicated teams within Highways.   If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you do not meet all the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Learn more about Lincoln College Apprenticeships here: Apprenticeships, Lincoln College

Just so you know, when you have started with us and you apply for another full time position within the wider LCC Highways Service and are successful, you will be expected to complete the civil engineering apprenticeship qualification.

About Our Offer

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work scheme
• Flexible / hybrid working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply!  If you would like to know more about Lincolnshire County Council and our current vacancies, then click on over to  www.lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Hear what our apprentices have to say: 

Apprenticeship Week - Nina Hodson (youtube.com)

National Apprenticeship Week 2024 at Lincolnshire County Council (youtube.com)

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

For support with your application visit: Help with applying for a job – The job application process - Lincolnshire County Council

Applications will close on 6th May 2024 and interviews will take place on or around W/C 20^th May 2024.

For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact:

Ellie Baker – ellie.baker@lincolnshire.gov.uk  

For more information regarding the apprenticeship contact: talent@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Best of luck with your application.

 

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

 

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.