Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité d'apprentissage en tant que Technicien de conception en ingénierie avec le Westmorland et Furness Council. Vous bénéficierez d'une formation de haute qualité, tout en acquérant une qualification reconnue à l'échelle nationale. Les apprentis seront impliqués dans la gestion active du réseau d'éclairage public tout en recevant un encadrement personnalisé.

Benefits

Pension compétitive

Généröse allocation de congés

Qualifications

• Minimum de 5 GCSES (Maths et Anglais inclus).
• Des individus motivés souhaitant apprendre.
• Compétences en communication, organisation, et gestion du temps.

Responsibilities

• Participation à la maintenance et gestion du réseau d'éclairage public.
• Aider dans la conception et mise en œuvre de projets.
• Travailler aux côtés d'équipes expérimentées dans un environnement dynamique.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Gestion du temps

Détail

Education

Minimum de 5 GCSES au niveau C/4 ou supérieur

Job description

Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship

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Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 - Millness

Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage – 1 st Year of Apprenticeship £7.55 per hour

Location: Fixed Term

Expected Start Date: September 2025

Interview Date: 23 rd June to 4 th July

About this opportunity

Are you looking for an opportunitywhere you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification, whilst benefitting from, on the job, work experience?Then an apprenticeship with Westmorland and Furness Council could be for you!

The Apprenticeship will be with the street lighting team, who are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and management of the street lighting network in Westmorland and Furness. This ranges from attending to repairs reported by the public or local council members to designing column replacement schemes and associated electrical and lighting calculations. The management team ensure the safe operation of tools, plant and vehicles and oversee compliance requirements for the lighting network such as Electrical Testing and Inspection and Structural Inspections. The team also deal with adoption of new housing estates and undertake technical reviews of lighting designs supplied by Developers ensuring specifications and relevant standards are met. We aim to provide the best possible service for our customers and also keep our teams safe who are working on the network.

As an Engineering Design Technician Apprentice with Westmorland and Furness Council, you will benefit from high-quality training and development opportunities, personalised support from managers and mentors, and the chance to work alongside skilled and experienced staff. This hands-on experience will allow you to gain valuable job-specific knowledge and transferable skills, setting you up for a successful and rewarding career.

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our team as apprentices. The ideal candidate will have a good standard of English, Maths, and ICT, and a strong willingness to learn and grow. This should Include a Minimum of 5 x GCSE at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language. You should be a team player with excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and a positive, flexible attitude. If you’re eager to develop new skills and take responsibility while working in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life as an apprentice at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit ourCareers site.Apprenticeships | Careers.

Would you like to find out more?

If you have any queries about this role, would like an informal chat about this opportunity, or need any support with your application, then please contact our apprenticeship team on 01539 713434 or at [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

We are currently operating face to face interviews. Location of interview will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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