Job Information
Job Title: Signage Technician Apprentice
Employment Location: Cramlington
Please note that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview/assessment centre on Tuesday 18th July 2023. This role will start in September 2023.
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we must work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here.
The Service
The Sign Services Team operates throughout Northumberland and North Tyneside and is responsible for manufacturing and installing all types of signage. The successful apprentice will work alongside experienced and friendly staff undertaking all aspects of sign design and manufacturing, as well as sign installation.
The role
The roll will involve the individual learning to manufacture permanent road signs and the fabrication of various other signage from shop fronts to birthday banners, there will also be opportunities to learn vehicle wrapping and other general vehicle livery. There will also be times when the individual will be required to go on site with our dedicated installation team.
We are offering:
● Opportunity to progress into a permanent role
● 26 Days annual leave, including bank holidays
● Access to high quality training
● Apprenticeship wage, rising to national minimum wage after 365 days.
● Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
● A wide range of staff benefits
● IT equipment to support your learning (if required)
Essential requirements:
● GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/c or equivalent)
● Must be willing to attend off site/virtual apprenticeship training.
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For further information about this vacancy, please contact apprenticeshipenquiries@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
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 or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
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
