Apprentice Highways Network Technician

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council as an Apprentice Highway Network Technician. This exciting apprenticeship offers a competitive salary while studying for a Level 3 Civil Engineering qualification. You'll be involved in managing extreme weather events and implementing effective traffic management strategies, contributing positively to your community.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services

Discounts at retailers

Access to mentoring and training

Hybrid working options after probation

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs, including English, Maths, and Science.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and balance work and study.

Responsibilities

• Support managing and communicating extreme weather events.
• Develop plans and strategies for traffic management.
• Minimize disruption on the highway network.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSE/Level 2 Qualifications (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Are you ready to kickstart your career, earn while you learn, and make a real difference in your community?

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we’re offering an apprenticeship that serves as a launchpad for your future. We are a bold, brave, and innovative council, united by our values — working as one team, embracing diversity, delivering on our promises, striving for excellence, and putting our community at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you're just starting out or seeking a new direction, our apprenticeships are designed to help you thrive. Every task, skill, and idea contributes to creating better lives for our community.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Highway Network Technician to join our team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, while studying towards a Level 3 Civil Engineering apprenticeship.

As an Apprentice Highway Network Technician, you will support the Extreme Weather Engineer in managing and communicating extreme weather events, helping to minimise their impact on the highway network. You will also play a key role in developing plans and strategies to manage the network effectively, reducing disruption through well-planned traffic management for street works and events.

Please note, this is a fixed-term apprenticeship lasting up to 36 months.

What skills and experience do you need?

We are looking for someone passionate about working for our community with the following qualifications and experience:

• Minimum qualifications of 5 GCSE/Level 2 Qualifications (Grade C/4 or above), including English Language, Maths, and Science.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to the full duration of the apprenticeship, demonstrating reliability, motivation, and the ability to balance work and study responsibilities.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills—apprenticeships are designed for those ready to grow through hands-on experience and training. Please outline in your personal statement how you meet these criteria.

What can we offer you?

Our apprentices receive an excellent reward package, including:

• A competitive salary while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
• National Minimum Wage for Age:
• Age 21 and over = £12.21 per hour
• Age 18 to 20 = £10.00 per hour
• Under 18 = £7.55 per hour
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Learn from experienced professionals passionate about public service.
• Access to mentoring, training, and personal development opportunities.
• Discounts at retailers.
• FREE Physiotherapy and Counselling services, plus other Wellbeing benefits.
• A modern office environment with hybrid working options after a 6-month probation period.

For more details, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity informally, contact Phil Hardie, Network & Traffic Team Leader, via email at [e-mail].

Apply Now! Be bold. Be brave. Be the future of public service.

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