At a Glance
- Tasks: Support highway services and infrastructure projects while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Broxbourne Council, committed to teamwork and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous leave, training programmes, pension scheme, and free leisure centre access.
- Other info: Join a team that values respect, effectiveness, and customer care.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with a Level 4 Civil Engineering Apprenticeship in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: A-Level education, strong communication skills, and a passion for the local area.
Location: Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XQ.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Reference: HSA
An excellent career opportunity has arisen within the Council’s Highways Services team for a keen, enthusiastic individual who is interested in undertaking a Level 4 – Civil Engineering Apprenticeship. The successful applicant will work with an experienced team responsible for running the Council’s highway services and highway infrastructure projects. They will undertake on the job training for four days per week and college/study activities for one day per week, leading to a Level 4 qualification.
The duties of the role will include:
- Supporting the team with vehicle crossover applications, maintaining the public rights of way network and other highway related services. This will involve carrying out site visits and undertaking site inspections.
- Support the delivery of minor highway related projects.
- Liaise daily with other Council departments, external business and/or public enquiries by telephone, in person, by email and letter, promptly and professionally.
- Assist with marketing and communications for the team.
- Respond to resident enquiries and assist with report writing, when required.
Applicants must have good written and spoken English, good interpersonal skills and excellent attention to detail. Applicants will be educated to A-Level standard. In addition, the successful candidate must be reliable, with the ability to undertake the course of study with a positive attitude to learning and especially have an interest in the local area. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.
We have adopted the core values of Teamwork, Innovation, Effectiveness and Respect (TIER). The values and their underlying behaviours demonstrate our commitment to providing excellent customer care, working in a joined-up way, showing respect at all times and looking at innovation and forward-thinking solutions. We pride ourselves on recruiting, developing and retaining talent who share this commitment.
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Council’s benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.
Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. Details and application forms for all job vacancies are listed on the Council’s website.
Highway Services Apprentice in Cheshunt employer: Broxbourne
Broxbourne Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, where you can contribute to meaningful planning projects that shape the community. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits including a comprehensive training programme and access to local leisure facilities, and a culture rooted in teamwork and innovation, this role provides an excellent opportunity for growth and impact in the field of town planning.
