Trainee Technician (8202)

Adult Learning; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is offering an exciting opportunity for a Highways Apprentice Technician in Norwich. This permanent role involves extensive training with rotations through different teams, aiming to achieve professional qualification as an Engineering Technician. Candidates must show enthusiasm, adaptability, and possess five GCSEs, including specific subjects in English, Science, and Maths. Benefits include a competitive salary and various employee perks.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working options

Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards

Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

Relocation expenses (if applicable)

Travel expense advances

Local Government Pension Scheme

Tax-efficient benefits

Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill positions

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate good communication and IT skills.
• Eager to learn and develop in civil engineering.
• Must have numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various placements to enhance learning.
• Engage in writing training reports and maintaining a development plan.
• Contribute actively to civil engineering projects.

Skills

Communication

IT literacy

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Five GCSEs at grades A*-C (9-4), including English, Science, and Maths

Job description

Job Description

Highways Apprentice Technician (8202) | Permanent contract | 37 hours per week | £24,790 to £27,269 per annum (depending upon qualifications/experience) | (Grade D/E) | Norwich

Applications are invited from individuals interested in the Norfolk County Council Highway Apprenticeship Technician programme.

We seek keen, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individuals to join the Highways teams as part of a training programme involving rotation across different teams and environments. Adaptability and a willingness to embrace change are essential.

You should demonstrate good communication skills, be IT literate, eager to learn and develop within a positive civil engineering and local government environment. Flexibility and teamwork skills are crucial as you will be assigned to various placements to enhance your learning. Additionally, you will need to be numerate, literate, and a good problem solver with an eye for detail and sound judgment.

The programme includes further education, with a start date in September 2025.

For the Apprenticeship Technician in Civil Engineering, this involves a Level 3 course at City College Norwich, typically through day release, with support to achieve the professional qualification of an Engineering Technician (Eng. Tech). The course duration is normally three years, plus an additional year for the professional qualification.

Applicants must be able to access the course and have a total of five GCSEs at grades A*-C (9-4), including:

• English
• Science
• Maths (grade A*-B or 6-9)

Proactivity in self-development, including writing training reports and maintaining a Personal Development Plan, is required. An interest in highways and engineering, enthusiasm, and motivation are essential, along with the ability to travel to locations not accessible by public transport.

For more information or informal discussion, contact Kevin Townly, Asset, Programmes & Funding Manager, at [e-mail].

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services
• Flexible working options
• Employee discounts through Norfolk Rewards
• A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
• Relocation expenses (if applicable)
• Travel expense advances
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Tax-efficient benefits, including bike schemes and car leasing
• Referral bonuses for hard-to-fill positions

We recommend reviewing the full job description and person specification before applying. Existing Norfolk County Council employees can apply via myOracle using their official email.

Note: Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk of redundancy or in redeployment.

Application deadlines:

• Redeployment closing date: Monday 9 June 2025 at 23:59
• Other applicants closing date: Monday 16 June 2025 at 23:59

About Norfolk:

Norfolk boasts beautiful coastlines, the Broads, vibrant towns, and a rich cultural heritage. The local economy is growing, driven by innovation in energy and food sectors, with ambitious housing and educational building projects. It is an excellent place to live, work, and visit.

As the main local authority serving over 850,000 residents, Norfolk provides high-quality services, working in partnership with local organizations to ensure excellent community support.