Apprentice Technician

4way Consulting; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

4way Consulting, a design and engineering consultancy, is seeking an Apprentice Technician for their Birmingham Office. This role offers hands-on experience in Smart Cities and other design disciplines, along with a day-release training programme. Candidates must possess strong English skills, IT competence, and a driving license. A competitive salary and benefits package is included.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written English skills are essential.
• Competence in IT and MS Office suite is necessary.
• Driving licence with no more than 3 points is required.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Smart Cities Urban ITS team and gain experience in other design disciplines.
• Attend focused training courses through a day-release college program.
• Opportunity to work on site throughout the UK.

Skills

Excellent English

IT Competency

MS Office

ACAD Experience

Job description

About 4way

4way Consulting is a design and engineering consultancy specialising in the delivery of intelligent transport systems, traffic signals and road lighting services in both the strategic and urban road sectors.

Our range of services includes ITS infrastructure design, ITS operational consultancy, road lighting consultancy and design, traffic signals consultancy and design, smart motorways and expressway development, smart cities consultancy and design, technology implementation, management and commissioning, business strategy, feasibility studies and value management.

Since our inception in 2010 we have grown in a sustainable manner through high volumes of repeat business and new project work, won on the strength of our reputation for delivering high quality in the most demanding of environments. Consistently ranked in the top ten of ITS consultancies in the annual CIHT Consultants Directory we are now seeking to propel 4way to new heights and are looking for high calibre individuals at all levels to join us on our journey.

Role

Apprentice Technician to be based in our Birmingham Office (but not essential to be fulltime office based as we adopt an office/home working environment). The apprentice training programme will involve being primarily exposed within our Smart Cities Urban ITS team, with the opportunity to gain experience in the other design disciplines within 4way including Connected Roads and Street Lighting, with the opportunity to work on site throughout the UK. The successful candidate will be expected to attend focused training courses through a day-release apprentice college programme which will be provided as part of the role.

Requirements & Skills

• Excellent English (oral and written)
• Good with IT and competent in using MS Office packages
• ACAD experience an advantage
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 3 points
  
  

Benefits

As the only SME in the ITS sector, 4way career opportunities stand out from the crowd. This is an opportunity to apply traffic signals skills and make a real difference in the safe and sustainable movement of people and goods on our clients’ transport networks. We challenge our people to push technical boundaries every day to improve value for our clients and exceed their expectations. We continually invest in professional development, encourage the entrepreneurial spirit of our people and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.