Job Information
Road Marking Apprentice
Please note: Successful applicants must be available for interview week commencing 14th July. These posts will commence in September 2025.
This apprenticeship will last for a duration of 24 months. The training is delivered by Derwentside College and you will be required to attend training at Derwentside College, DH8 5EE.
Apprenticeship Training
You will complete a Level 2 Highways maintenance skilled operative apprenticeship. Upon completion you will complete an NVQ Level 2 in Road Marking.
What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis
As a Road Markings Apprentice, you will assist experienced teams in preparing and applying road markings across a variety of sites in Northumberland. Your tasks will include surface preparation, learning how to operate line marking machinery, setting out road markings to specification, and adhering to health and safety protocols. You’ll gain hands-on experience and training in highway maintenance and traffic management while contributing to the safety and efficiency of Northumberland’s roads.
Background on department
The Road Markings team is part of the Highways department within Northumberland County Council. Our team is responsible for the upkeep and safety of the county's extensive road network. We are a dedicated and supportive team that works collaboratively to deliver high-quality services across both rural and urban areas. Apprentices are a valued part of our workforce, and we are committed to nurturing and developing talent from within.
Type of person we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and expand their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience.
Enjoys working as part of a team, on a variety of tasks with short deadlines. To be able to work on their own where relevant.
Location
Various locations across Northumberland, with the wagon based in Haltwhistle Depot
Salary
National Apprenticeship Framework
Contract Type
Fixed Term for duration of apprenticeship training, plus 6 months for End Point Assessment.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- Maths and English GCSE (or Equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above
- Familiar with IT systems, eg. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- A valid UK driving license is desirable but not essential
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
