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SalaryKirklees Council Apprenticeships – building a future workforce
Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life - thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.
To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.
Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career.
You will learn from experienced staff in the workplace, sponsored to undertake an industry recognised qualification and benefit from our extensive wraparound support.
We offer a competitive salary, with access to our staff benefits, pensions, employee networks and wellbeing packages.
Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school and college leavers to those looking to re-train into a different career.
Vacancies are advertised all year round on the council’s job site - Careers at Kirklees | Kirklees jobs
If you require further information about the role, please contact Joanne Barnes or Suzy Hodgson on 01484 221000 or email joanne.barnes@kirklees.gov.uk suzy.hodgson@kirklees.gov.uk
Please note you are only eligible to apply for this role if:
- You have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years (there are some exceptions to this, so applicants will need to be considered on a case-by-case basis as required.
- You are not in full time compulsory education.
- You are able to meet the entry requirements of the qualification and to undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course.
The Job Role
The Asset Maintenance team identify defects and programme repairs as well as
Investigating service requests and complaints relating to the condition of the highway (pavements, road surfaces walls etc.)
As a Business Support Apprentice in the Asset Maintenance Team in Highwaysyou willProvide admin support to the team in the following areas:
- Visiting sites with Asset Maintenance Technicians to investigate service requests
- Helping with the processing of applications for the construction of vehicular footway or verge crossings
- Working on IT systems to log defects and cross check repairs
You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
We’d like to hear from you if you are:
- Interested in working in a local authority
- Keen to develop transferable skills while learning how a local authority Highways Service manages it’s assets
- Wanting to continue to develop educationally while learning on the job
- Good at working as part of a team
You will need:
- 2 GCSEs in Maths and English
- An interest in learning about Highways Asset Management
- Good communication skills
- IT skills
What can we offer?
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and career development
- Excellent pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working.
- We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership
