Technician

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in Barnsley, United Kingdom, invites applications for a Technician (Career Grade) – Level 1 Apprenticeship Opportunity within the Highways, Engineering and Strategic Transport teams. This structured development programme offers hands-on experience across highway design, construction, traffic management and strategic transport planning.

You will study the Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship (ST0046) with one day per week release to

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in highway design, construction, traffic management and strategic transport planning.
• Use CAD software to deliver real‑world projects.
• Develop technical knowledge in design, surveying, construction and project delivery.

Job description

Directorate:Place | Service:Highways & Transportation

Working Arrangements : A gile Working

Contract type: Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch .

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award‑winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellentHighways & Transportationteam as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award‑winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About the Post:

Launch Your Civil Engineering Career with Us! Technician (Career Grade) – Level 1 Apprenticeship Opportunity – Earn While You Learn

Are you passionate about shaping the world around you? Ready to kickstart a career in civil engineering while gaining a nationally recognised qualification? Join our Highways, Engineering and Strategic Transport teams as a Technician (Career Grade) and take your first step into a rewarding future.

What’s the role?

As a Technician , you’ll be part of a structured development programme, working across various highways disciplines. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in areas like highway design, construction, traffic management, and strategic transport planning. From using CAD software to delivering real‑world projects, you’ll be making a difference from day one.

What will you study?

You’ll be enrolled on the Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship (ST0046) . This course typically runs for 36 months and includes:

One day per week release to attend college in Leeds

A blend of classroom learning and practical application

Development of technical knowledge in design, surveying, construction, and project delivery