Our Grow Our Own Talent apprentice scheme has been set up to ensure we have a skilled pool of candidates working across our services in the coming years.

We have developed apprentice schemes throughout the council which support different backgrounds, and provide a range of work experiences with opportunities to achieve qualifications in your preferred career.

We can offer you valuable work experience and support to develop your skills, expertise and knowledge with the aim of gaining permanent employment with us.

Benefits

As an apprentice or trainee you can enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Potential to join the local government pension scheme
• Flexible working and work life balance
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of health and well-being initiatives 
• Council reward scheme which has many discounts and offers
• Discounted leisure membership
• Learning, training and development

Environment Traineeship Scheme (2 years)

Our two year scheme offers you valuable work experience opportunities and supports you to develop your skills and knowledge, whilst working towards achieving permanent employment with us. Our traineeship combines office and on site work, giving you skills and experience and building your confidence.

As a trainee you will get to:

• Earn a wage (Year 1– £24,027, Year 2 – £24,404)
• Spend time with experienced staff and quickly gain practical skills
• Receive paid holidays and get the same benefits as other employees
• Work for at least 30 hours per week 
• Gain skills from a variety of placements throughout our Environment and Technical department

Year 1 placements

During the first year you will be on four placements. These will be within:

• Waste and recycling
• Highways maintenance
• Business support
• Projects

Year 2 placements

During the second year you will be placed on four placements of your choice from the following:

• Waste and recycling
• Waste strategy
• Contracts and engineering
• Transport
• Highway maintenance
• Enforcement
• Carbon reduction
• Business support
• Fleet management
• Projects
• Crematorium and cemeteries
• Street works
• Open space
• Street lighting