Modern Apprentice - Civil Engineering Trainee Technician - SBO09001

Scottish Borders Council; Newtown St Boswells; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job description

Job Details

Hourly Rate: £12.56 (Scottish Local Government Living Wage)

Grade: Modern Apprentice SLGLW

Salary: £22921.97 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary until 31st July 2028

In accordance with Government Guidelines, you will need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the Apprenticeship) to qualify for this position.

Role Purpose

Modern Apprentice - Civil Engineering Trainee Technician (Scottish Borders Council)

Scottish Borders Council is looking for an enthusiastic Modern Apprentice to work within its Roads Service. The successful applicant will undertake a structured training programme, working towards a nationally recognised qualification whilst gaining vital on-the-job training and skills. They will be given experience with various teams and help deliver engineering infrastructure projects as well as road safety and traffic-based solutions to keep the public road system within the Scottish Borders operating well.

Attendance on a day release basis at Edinburgh College is part of the training programme and the successful candidate will study for an HNC Civil Engineering and a SVQ in Built Environment Design.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a willingness to learn and undertake the training.

They will be involved in the following:

1. Using Computer Aided Drawing software and other applications, assist in designing safe infrastructure, road safety features and other related projects
2. Assist in the preparation of documents and drawings required for construction
3. Learn about how to procure works and services
4. Speak with contractors about projects
5. Assist in responding to enquiries about projects from the public
6. Use Microsoft Office daily for general office duties

For further details please APPLY ONLINE at www.myjobscotland.gov.uk

Closing date: 18th April 2025

Essential

Qualification Requirements:
5 National Qualifications, including English and Maths.
One pass at Higher Level in either Maths, Physics, a technical subject or have significant appropriate work experience.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to David Murphy at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.