Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - APR10

at  Westmorland Furness Council

Job profile
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage – 1st Year of Apprenticeship £7.55 per hour
Location: Millness Depot
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Expected Start Date: September 2025
Interview Date: 22nd April to 9th May

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking for an opportunity where you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification, whilst benefitting from, on the job, work experience? Then an apprenticeship with Westmorland and Furness Council could be for you!
The Apprenticeship will be with the street lighting team, who are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and management of the street lighting network in Westmorland and Furness. This ranges from attending to repairs reported by the public or local council members to designing column replacement schemes and associated electrical and lighting calculations. The management team ensure the safe operation of tools, plant and vehicles and oversee compliance requirements for the lighting network such as Electrical Testing and Inspection and Structural Inspections. The team also deal with adoption of new housing estates and undertake technical reviews of lighting designs supplied by Developers ensuring specifications and relevant standards are met. We aim to provide the best possible service for our customers and also keep our teams safe who are working on the network.
As an Engineering Design Technician Apprentice with Westmorland and Furness Council, you will benefit from high-quality training and development opportunities, personalised support from managers and mentors, and the chance to work alongside skilled and experienced staff. This hands-on experience will allow you to gain valuable job-specific knowledge and transferable skills, setting you up for a successful and rewarding career.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our team as apprentices. The ideal candidate will have a good standard of English, Maths, and ICT, and a strong willingness to learn and grow. This should Include a Minimum of 5 x GCSE at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language.
You should be a team player with excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and a positive, flexible attitude. If you’re eager to develop new skills and take responsibility while working in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

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