Highways Apprentice
Our Values
In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles.
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.
Home to award-winning universities, top level sport and concerts and famous brands such as Jaguar and Severn Trent. We are a part of the ‘Midlands-Engine’, the home of the UK motor industry and a proud multicultural city.
Major developments are taking shape around the city, including a new-look shopping centre, a water park, new business quarter, restaurants, and a modernised rail station. More and more firms and families are relocating to our city as they see what we have to offer.
Coventry is a great place to live and work and it’s getting even better - and having the right infrastructure is vital.
The Council is committed to improving the quality of life for residents and making Coventry a top 10 city. We’re bringing in new, streamlined ways of working and making more use of technology to deliver services to the people who live and work in our city.
That’s why we are looking for people who can help provide the very best and this is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced Highways Maintenance team, with opportunities for training and further career development.
What is the job role?
Have you got an interest in Highway Maintenance and Construction? If so, Coventry City Council are looking to recruit two Apprentices. You will be working for the Highways Operations & Development Department within Coventry City Council. We are a direct labour organisation (DLO) working directly for Coventry City Council, you will be working as part of a successful team responsible for the construction and maintenance of footways, carriageways and drainage throughout the City. As a Highways Apprentice you will be given the opportunity develop skills and work alongside experienced teams helping improve roads and footways across the city. Under the direction of Highways Site Supervisors and skilled operatives you will learn how to pave, lay kerbs, rake tarmac, install drainage systems plus a lot more as part of your apprenticeship. You will be supported to undertake a Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeship standard. This is a fixed-term contract opportunity for 18 months. For further information for this apprenticeship can be found at https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/highways-maintenance-skilled-operative-v1-0
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for 2 Highway Apprentices who have a basic interest in Highway Construction and Maintenance, who is committed to achieving an Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative apprenticeship standard. You must be willing to work outside in all weathers, be reliable, punctual with good communication skills. Be able to work using your own initiative as well as work in a team environment.
You will be required to travel to college on week-long block release where you will be required to stay in a hotel provided by the Council.
If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.
For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'
The application and selection process for candidates is as follows:
Closing date: Tuesday 11th June 2024
Pre-interview and assessment* date: Friday 21st June 2024
Interview date(s): Friday 28th June 2024
Expected start date: Monday 12th August 2024
* The pre-interview is a virtual short session to give candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect from and how to prepare for the final interview. You will also be given a link to complete a short diagnostic assessment to check the level of Maths and English that you are currently working at and identify any support you may require.
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: The Job Shop, West Orchards Way, Coventry, CV1 1QX
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
