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Electrical Apprentice - Street Lighting

Employer
Welsh Government
Location
Cyngor Gwynedd Cyngor Gwynedd Stryd y Jêl Caernarfon LL551SH
Salary
National minimum wage
Closing date
27 Apr 2021

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Advanced
Start Date
Ongoing
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

About the apprenticeship

Duties

The Highways and Municipal Department looks after assets and provides important services to ensure a clean and safe environment for the residents of Gwynedd. They are responsible for highway maintenance, street lighting, street cleaning, and waste collection and recycling.
We are looking for an individual with an interest in highway lighting who is ready to learn and develop his / her skills while working. We are also looking for an individual who can communicate with confidence, work as part of a team, and demonstrate their potential to succeed as an apprentice.

Here's an overview of the main duties of the post:
• Carry out electrical work associated with the installation and maintenance of lighting columns, signs and any other street furniture.
• Operate electrical work associated with the maintenance of periodic scheduled lighting columns, signage and any other (large) street furniture.
• Assist with the inspection and testing of the lighting columns, signs and street furniture in circulation.
• Complete certificate / test forms to the required standard.
• Ability to work alone with supervision.
• Undertake night supervision as and when required (weekly, fortnightly, monthly etc)
• Be familiar with health and safety regulations and departmental policies etc.
• Ensure use of P.P.E. when working and keeping them correctly when not in use.
• Willingness to undertake all training required to enable the work to be completed safely and to an acceptable standard.

Additional information

• One job is based in Cwm y Glo and the other in Dolgellau.
• The successful apprentice will be required to demonstrate the ability to communicate bilingually from the outset. We are prepared to consider applications from Welsh speakers who may not meet the above requirements immediately, but are willing to commit to reaching them.

For more information, please see our Information Pack on our website.
And if you have any questions please contact Ffion Davies - 01286 679599 / [email protected]

Requirements

Skills

All apprentices will be expected to demonstrate:
• Correct behavior and attitude
• Commitment to work
• Contribute to success
• Working as part of a team
• Communicate with confidence
• Willingness to learn
• Awareness of what it takes to work for the Council

Qualifications

Qualified to at least level 2 meeting the following requirements:
Either:
• 4 GCSEs grade D or above
• Corresponding Level 2 vocational qualification (e.g. BTEC First Level 2 Diploma Merit or above)

For your information, any combinatinon of qualifications with an equivalent grade will be acceptable.

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: Yes Welsh Written Skills: Yes

Course details

Training provider:
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

Qualification:
Electrical Engineering Maintenance

About the employer

Cyngor Gwynedd Cyngor Gwynedd
Stryd y Jêl
Caernarfon
LL551SH

Disability confident

Yes

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

The recruitment centre / interviews will be held on 26.05.21.

Company

Why an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer.  A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.

At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.

What apprenticeships are available?

We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board:  Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.

If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link.  Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts.  You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply you:

  • will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
  • will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
  • will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.

ALS eligibility

Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:

  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject

What are the benefits?  

How much will I be paid?

You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500. 

You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

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