Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry is a city that is changing fast – and we’re looking for skilled people to join our team and help take us into a bright new future. We are a city that is going places - with an inspiring, world-famous history and exciting times ahead. That’s why we are looking for people who can help provide the very best and this is an exciting opportunity to work in the various Highways related disciplines, including highway maintenance, public realm, flood risk and drainage and traffic safety, with opportunities for training and further career development.

What is the job role?

This is an exciting, interesting and sustainable career opportunity which will allow you to learn on the job, gain qualifications, as well as develop your skill base by being part of a dedicated, forward-thinking, innovative, brave, supportive and integrated transport and highways service. The apprenticeship is for two years, starting at Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician. There is potential to move onto the level 6-degree apprenticeship following successful completion of the level 4, which is a further 3 years.

It will be a condition of any employment offer that you are accepted onto the Level 4 programme by Coventry University.

You will be working across all parts of the Transport and Highways service, including: Highway Maintenance, Flood Risk Management and Drainage, Public Realm (major infrastructure projects) and Traffic Road Safety to provide help and assistance for the development and delivery of the various construction schemes and associated tasks. You will work closely with and be supported by an experienced team of engineers and technicians to assist and help achieve the delivery of the annual multi-million-pound programmes of works in Coventry.

Some of the exciting projects you’ll be involved in are

• Coventry Very Light Rail
• City wide segregated cycleways
• City Centre public realm improvements
• Coventry South Transport Package
• Foleshill Transport Package
• Tile Hill Station Interchange Scheme 
• Housing Developments

You will undertake the Level 4 Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship standard. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found on: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0046-v1-3

This apprenticeship role is a fixed-term contract for 24 months in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in making Civil Engineering their chosen career path and who wants to help us make a real difference by maintaining and improving the city’s transport infrastructure. This is a public service role and therefore you should also enjoy helping people and interacting with them to make a difference. Being able to fit in and forge professional relationships with the rest of the team is key as well as flexibility and a ‘can do’ attitude.

As a successful candidate you will need a full current UK driving licence or working towards, you will have the ability to use and understand IT systems in an office-based environment, you will have good communication skills and the ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure.

Please refer to the job description for the course entry requirements, predicted grades will be accepted as per conditional offer.

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.

Closing date: 16 June 2025
Pre-interview and assessment date (via Microsoft Teams)*: 24 June 2025
Interview dates: (Face-to-face): 27 June & 30 June 2025

* The pre-interview is a short session to give the candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect from and how to prepare for the final interview. 

Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application?

If you would like support in completing your application or have any questions about our recruitment and selection processes, help is available at The Job Shop.

We would recommend that all applicants take advantage of this service in order to maximise the chances of being shortlisted.

Address: West Orchard Way, Coventry CV1 1FY
Phone: 024 7678 5740
Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk     
Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards & benefits package which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements
• An outstanding local government pension scheme
• Great opportunities to develop with access to accredited courses.
• Access to an award-winning Occupational Health Service
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Coventry City Council