Modern Apprentice : Engineering Technician (Electrical) - (Fixed-Term)

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Engineering Technician (Electrical)

REFERENCE NUMBER: GGA-2023-1450

HOURS OF WORK : 35 hours

SALARY/WAGE: £10,901 / £5.99 p/h

CLOSING DATE: 04/06/2023

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Glasgow City Council - NRS

Modern Apprenticeship

Job Description

The successful applicant will be working in an office based environment. This will involve assisting Roads Inspectors and Roads and Traffic Technicians in the day to day implementation of roads lighting and traffic maintenance and improvement works across the city. While working within a team you will learn about traffic management, traffic signal design, lighting design, road accident investigation, roads design, maintenance, new developments, drainage systems, flood prevention and develop computer skills to record information. You may also be asked to gather data and carry out footpath, road and lighting surveys which will involve working on site or at our Roads Depot to assist with monitoring works contractors as required.

Key Responsibilities

You will assist Roads Maintenance Team with gathering information and statistics, present reports and provide information on spreadsheets to ensure that Roads Lighting assets are maintained and inspected at the appropriate intervals and that works are carried out in line with Council policies and H&S Standards.

Key Skills

Good computer skills
Good communicator
Works well as a member of a team
Enjoys a challenge
Driving licence

Apprenticeship Framework Level

level 3/SCQF 7

Apprenticeship Framework Title

Engineering Maintenance (Technical Support)

Training Provider

EKGTA/Glasgow Clyde College

Company profile

Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability is a council service, which is an amalgamation of Parks, Cleansing, Roads, Parking, Community Safety Glasgow and Development and Regeneration Services which delivers a service to the citizens of Glasgow. It has responsibility for maintaining parks, open spaces, roads and lighting as well as ensuring a clean environment within the city. It is also responsible for Transport, Fleet Maintenance and Planning/Building control.

Education, Qualifications and Training

2 Highers with at least one being Engish/Maths/Science (grade C).
National 5 in Maths/English (grade B) and Science subjects is desirable.

Experience & Knowledge

Any experience working with computers and or working within science or technical subjects

Any Additional Requirements

Due to funding criteria this vacancy is available to the following:
16-19 year olds
20-29 year olds with a disability
20-29 year olds who are care experienced
*Age on 14th August 2023*

 

Application Packs

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Further Information

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