Job vacancy – Apprentice Highways Operative
Property and Asset – REF: P011842
Do you have the potential to grow and be part of a team that strives to deliver excellent services to our customers? Are you ready to seize an opportunity to learn a trade/profession and meet the challenge of an Apprenticeship? If so and you want employment which offers a good salary, then apprenticeships with Gateshead Council are for you.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Street Scene Service as a Highways Operative Apprentice.
As a Highways Operative apprentice, you will develop skills, knowledge and experience in all aspects of highway construction, projects/schemes & maintenance including working on roads, footpaths, cycle ways and bridges including drainage and fencing etc.
The apprenticeship consists of attending college to gain appropriate trade qualifications and functional skills and doing practical work on site to ensure you gain the skills, knowledge and experience to become a fully qualified Highways Maintenance Operative.
If you are interested in this apprenticeship you must have a good basic general education to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths.
No experience is needed but you will need to have an interest in highways construction, be self motivated with good communication skills, have the ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions and enjoy outdoor manual work.
The post is 37 hours per week, fixed term for 2 years, with the potential for a permanent role.
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Applications are to be returned by email no later than midnight on 5th July 2021 to andrewhawkins@gateshead.gov.uk
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