Technician (6 posts)

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council seeks passionate individuals for the Technician role in the Environment & Transport team. This permanent position offers a structured development programme and a Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship, enabling candidates to gain valuable skills and make a significant impact on local communities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Employee discounts

Support for health and wellbeing

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong IT and communication skills.
• Willingness to undertake a Level 4 qualification in Engineering.
• A passion for learning and contributing to your community.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in highway design, construction, traffic management, and strategic transport planning.
• Participate in a structured development programme with practical applications.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., BTEC, A or T Levels)

Job description

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Position reference: 50141184, 50141182, 50141183, 50141179, 50141180 , 50141181

Directorate: Growth & Sustainability | Service: Environment & Transport

Salary : £25,584 - £33,366 (Career Grade) Plus laptop

Working Arrangements :Hybrid

Hours per week : 37

Contract type: Permanent

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

See our range of Employee Rewards: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/staff-rewards-and-benefits/

Closing date : 27/06/2025 a t 23:59

The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.

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 excellent Environment & Transport team 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.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
• 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!

Apprenticeship Opportunity – Earn While You Learn

Six Posts available

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
  
  

Minimum Entry Requirements

• A relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g., BTEC, A or T Levels, or equivalent)
• Willingness to undertake a Level 4 qualification in Engineering
• Strong IT and communication skills
• A passion for learning and contributing to your community
  
  

Why choose us?

• Earn a salary while you train
• Gain real-world experience in a supportive team
• Work towards a career with long-term progression
• Make a tangible impact on your local environment
  
  

Ready to build your future?

Apply now and be part of a team that’s engineering better places to live, work, and travel

For further details about our vacancies please visit: https://www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/jobs/roles-in-our-strategic-transport-service/

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.

Job Profile: Technician Job Profile.pdf

Vacancy Exposure Profile: Exposure Profile.pdf

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Why work for us?

Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CV's are not accepted for this role.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"

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