Apprentice Engineer

Norfolk County Council; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Council invites applications for the Apprentice Engineer position, offering a permanent contract with a competitive salary. This apprenticeship program supports your growth as an engineer through hands-on experience and formal education, ultimately leading to professional accreditation. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, adaptable, with communication skills and a strong basis in mathematics.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax-efficient benefits

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop in engineering.
• Proactive in self-development and capable of report writing.
• Awareness of basic engineering principles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a training program involving rotation across different teams.
• Study for a Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship.
• Travel to locations not accessible by public transport as required.

Skills

Communication

IT literate

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

5 GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English, Science, and Maths

At least 96 UCAS Tariff points at Level 3

A Level 3 qualification in Maths at grade C or above

Job description

Job Description

Apprentice Engineer (8203) | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £24,790 to £37,938 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) | (Grade D - I) | Norwich

Applications are invited from individuals interested in the Norfolk County Council Highway Apprenticeship Engineer programme.

We seek enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join our Highways teams as part of a training programme involving rotation across different teams and environments. Adaptability and a willingness to embrace change are essential.

Candidates should demonstrate good communication skills, be IT literate, eager to learn, and develop within a supportive civil engineering and local government setting. Flexibility and teamwork skills are vital, as you will be moved between teams to maximize your learning. You should also be numerate, literate, and a good problem solver with an eye for detail and sound judgment.

The programme includes further education, with a planned start in September 2025. The role involves studying for a Level 6 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship, typically via day release at Anglian Ruskin University or Suffolk University, leading to a professional qualification as an Incorporated Engineer (I.Eng), usually over six years.

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C (9-4), including English, Science, and Maths (Maths at grade A*-B or 6-9), and at least 96 UCAS Tariff points at Level 3 (e.g., A Levels, BTEC National Certificate/Diploma). A Level 3 qualification in Maths at grade C or above is preferred.

You should be proactive in self-development, capable of writing training reports, and maintaining your Personal Development Plan. An awareness of basic engineering principles is desirable, but enthusiasm and motivation for highways and engineering are essential. The ability to travel to locations not accessible by public transport is also required.

For more information or an informal discussion, contact Kevin Townly at [e-mail].

Benefits of working with Norfolk County Council include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including physiotherapy and counselling
• Flexible working options such as flexi-time, part-time, remote, and hybrid working
• Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions, life assurance, and dependants’ pensions
• Tax-efficient benefits including pension enhancements and bike schemes
• Access to a tax-efficient car lease scheme for low-emission vehicles
• Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill positions

We recommend reviewing the full job description and person specification before applying. Existing Norfolk County Council employees can apply via myOracle using their @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email addresses.

Note that priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructuring or in redeployment.

Closing dates:

• Redeployment applications: Monday, 9 June 2025 at 23:59
• Other applications: Monday, 16 June 2025 at 23:59